If you’re missing an oar lock, we might have an idea where it is. Another Off-The-Cuff casting tip from Bruce.
STF Contributors Share Their Favorite ‘Swing’ Books
Swing the Fly asked our contributors to tell us about their favorite spey and/or fly books that made a difference in their enjoyment of our sport. We received a lot of responses – no surprise there. As a disclaimer, since several of you mentioned Zack’s book, I wanted to say that he wasn’t too keen… […]
One And Done
“The result is serenity and true joy on the river, and the satisfaction of treating the river, and the fish with the respect they deserve.”
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Episode 134 – Tom Larimer
This week I’m joined by Tom Larimer and we have a great discussion to help get our American listeners through their Thanksgiving gatherings. We discuss the fun of growing up in the midwest, exploring Oregon and it’s pronunciation… Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this article and receive other special member-only benefits, […]
Off The Cuff With Kapitan Kruk: Bike Pedals and the Snake Roll
Bruce Kruk compares setting up your Snake Roll to using your bike pedals as hands.
Episode 125 – Jake Crawford
This week i’m joined by Jake Crawford of The Steamboaters and Fly Water Travel. We discuss his start to fishing, catching his first steelhead, being a River Steward for Native Fish Society, his time in South America and learnin… Become a member of Swing the Fly To read this article and receive other special member-only […]
Swing The Fly Hosted Trip: Las Buitreras Lodge, Rio Gallegos, Argentina – March 2025
You’re invited to join Swing The Fly at Las Buitreras Lodge in March of 2025. Details here.
Dry Fly Fishing With Stuart Warren
Kait Sampsel discusses the difficult yet effective art of dry fly fishing for steelhead with Stuart Warren.
Playing in the Mud
Rick Kustich gives us hope when the water turns muddy. Check out this article and perhaps you will have new strategies when other fly fishers are staying at home.
Achieving Proper Water Tension (in your anchor)
The anchor is formed during the sweep phase of the spey cast. There are two variables to our sweep that affect the amount of tension in the anchor – the 2 Ps …
The Orange Asher: a swung trout dry
“During my tailgate meditation, I felt thankful to have spent time on the water with my dog and for the little orange fly that resulted in such great action during the slowest month of the year.”
Dan Gates doesn’t let the cold of winter stop him from finding dry fly action in Utah. Find out what works for him.