Icons, a web series from Swing the Fly, looks at the most influential figures in spey casting and swinging flies from North America and beyond in the 21st century. In this installment we visit with John Hazel in his shop, The Deschutes Angler in Maupin, OR, where he talks about his contributions to the sport, […]
Episode 122 – The Winchester Dam pt. 2
This week I’m visited by Kirk Blaine & Jim McCarthy again as we discuss the continuing effort to get the Winchester Dam removed from the Umpqua River. We discuss the unfinished repairs and it’s added danger to the dam, the State’s seriousness and proposed action, the many violations the dam’s owners face, the lack of […]
Coming Out
Our favorite Italian contributor contemplates his single speyophile snobbery
B.T.S & S.B.S: Michael Rogan’s Deadly Bobber
Steve Szeliga shares a fine story and how to tie Michael Rogan’s Deadly Bobber.
“Dad! I Got A Fish!” – A 15-Year-Old’s First (2) Steelhead
Adrian Cortes is one proud poppa.
Episode 121 – Frank Day
This week I’m speaking with Frank Day and we talk about his fascination with nature from childhood, the many wonders of sculpin, his time in Japan, guiding, gyotaku prints, moody fish, the Alaskan tundra, fish camouflage, sonar, evolutionary adaptations, and so much more.
Tim Arsenault Wins 2024 Spey-O-Rama
Swing The Fly takes a deep dive on Tim Arsenault’s hard-earned Spey-O-Rama victory
An Argentine Adventure
In many ways, the seed of this trip had been planted over 40 years ago.
The Platte River Spider
“Life moves quickly and you never know which fishing trip will be the last with your buddy. Call them and make plans to get out on the river as soon as possible, we could all use more river time shared with a good friend.”
Episode 120 – Michael Papais
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-michael-papais–59601556 This week I’m talking with Michael Papais. We have a great chat about family camping trips, Great Lake small mouth, information overload in spey, tying in hand and materials, beer, kids, winter water, knots, moderating the Spey Pages, and so much more.
Episode 119 – David N Mcllvaney
This week I’m speaking with David Mcllvaney. We had a great discussion about Prime Ministers and canoes, aesthetic stimulation, working in Southeast Asia, cabin life and Mexico, discovering fly fishing at 50, Iceland, writing, squirrels and muskies, super tasters, and rodent viking funerals.
No Fish Harmed: Travis Johnson
In the next installment of his No Fish Harmed series, Kirk Gilchrist and Tight Line Films introduces us to guide, Spey-O-Rama champion and friend of Swing The Fly, Travis Johnson.