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Icons – Todd Hirano
Icons

Icons – Todd Hirano

by Mitch Baker

In this installment of ICONS we talk with Todd about why he does what he does, and being a positive influence on the next generation of steelheaders.

November 13, 2024 by Mitch BakerTagged Todd Hirano
Episode 133 – Monte Clarke

Episode 133 – Monte Clarke

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m speaking with Monte Clarke. We discuss his family’s generations of adventure and growing up fly fishing, his surfing adventures and surfing in British Columbia, a bamboo obsession, hunting,and his experiences guiding on the Dean from boats to gear and bears.

November 12, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
On Sale Now: ‘Fishing The Swung Fly’

On Sale Now: ‘Fishing The Swung Fly’

by Daniel Ritz

Fishing The Swing Fly from Swing The Fly press is now available for purchase.

October 31, 2024 by Daniel Ritz
More Nookie
West Coast

More Nookie

by Kait Sampsel

Swinging for fall Chinook along the West Coast with Kait Sampsel.

October 30, 2024 by Kait SampselTagged Chinook, salmon, West Coast
Episode 132 – Kara Knight

Episode 132 – Kara Knight

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m talking with Kara Knight. We discuss her fishing origins as an adventure guide on the west coast, the importance of a family atmosphere with guiding, competitive casting and her time in Sweden, having different fishing and casting rods, her more recent adventures in saltwater, the effects of competition on her fishing, and […]

October 29, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Episode 131 – Zach Morris & Dalton Walker

Episode 131 – Zach Morris & Dalton Walker

by Richard C. Harrington

This week I’m joined by Zach Morris and Dalton Walker. We discuss our recent mid-river meeting, some brief life stores, jumping from gear to fly fishing, the unforgiveable act of low-holing, being a farrier for arabian horses, a need for new gear, widening beer horizons, and deadly murder-beavers.

October 15, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Great Lakes Run Timing
Great Lakes

Great Lakes Run Timing

by Rick Kustich

Understanding the nuances of when and how the various species migrate on Great Lakes rivers can directly impact the quality of the fishing experience.

October 9, 2024 by Rick Kustich
ICONS:  Bob Clay
Icons

ICONS: Bob Clay

by Mitch Baker

Get to know Bob Clay, acclaimed Riverwatch bamboo rod builder, guardian of the Kispiox, and explorer of new waters.

October 3, 2024 by Mitch BakerTagged icons
Episode 130 – Luke Kelly & Greg Fitz

Episode 130 – Luke Kelly & Greg Fitz

by Richard C. Harrington

The River Rambler is back from its September hiatus and I’m joined by Luke Kelly and Greg Fitz of Trout Unlimited. We start by talking about habitat restoration on the Olympic Peninsula, the cold water connection campaign, the importance and restoration of old growth log jams in rivers. We also discuss Luke’s childhood spent fishing, […]

October 1, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Swinging for Trophy Rainbow Trout in Bristol Bay
Gear & Travel, Lodges and Guides

Swinging for Trophy Rainbow Trout in Bristol Bay

by Glenn Chen

Tenured biologist Glenn Chen takes us on a big fish story, about big Rainbows in Alaska.

September 24, 2024 by Glenn ChenTagged Bristol Bay, Naknek, Rainbow trout
The Picasse: B.T.S & B.T.S
Fly Tying

The Picasse: B.T.S & B.T.S

by Steve Szeliga

How to tie Steve’s variant of the Picasse, and why he’s always carrying a few in his wallet for winter dry line fishing.

September 17, 2024 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying, Great Lakes
STF Selects: ‘Mad Men’ , Winter 2014
Art, Poetry & Fiction

STF Selects: ‘Mad Men’ , Winter 2014

by Dave karczynski

‘Mad Men’ originally appeared in Swing The Fly’s 2014 Winter Issue, We’re honored that ‘Mad Men’ will be a featured piece in Dave’s upcoming book, Calling After Water: Dispatches From A Fish Life, which can be purchased at davekarczynski.com.

September 12, 2024 by Dave karczynskiTagged Art & Fiction

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