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Why The F*** Not? (A Short Reflection on Doing the Opposite)
Gear & Travel

Why The F*** Not? (A Short Reflection on Doing the Opposite)

by Zack Williams

Even old dogs like Swing The Fly Publisher Zack Williams have a few tricks to be taught.

March 28, 2024 by Zack WilliamsTagged Argentina, Bridge
Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.
Conservation

Connect Protect: Pull together for what we love.

by Patagonia

A new campaign from Swing The Fly Conservation partners Patagonia

March 26, 2024 by PatagoniaTagged Conservation
Episode 118 – Wes Telyea

Episode 118 – Wes Telyea

by Richard C. Harrington

Today I’m talking with Wes Telyea of Snoqualmie Rod Company and we have a fantastic and broad conversation. We talk about him fishing as a kid and his grandfather, rod building, being a part of an ecosystem, cougars(not that kind), career changes, recreating the X-Files with your niece, and so much more.

March 26, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler
Fly Tying

B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler

by Steve Szeliga

The story behind and how to tie Steve’s Charlie’s Muddler.

March 19, 2024 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying, steelhead fly tying
Red’s Run
Conservation

Red’s Run

by M. Robbins Church

M. Robbins Church reminds us that it’s often what we forget in the moment that can leave the lasting impression.

March 13, 2024 by M. Robbins Church
Episode 117 – Kevin Feenstra

Episode 117 – Kevin Feenstra

by Richard C. Harrington

I got the chance to talk to Kevin Feenstra this week and we had a great talk. Listen in as we discuss fishing as a kid, jumping into spey rods and steelhead, fly tying and sculpin, the Muskegon, photography, dogs and kids, his books, and the ever important winter heating.

March 12, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
Death and Renewal on the Bulkley
Art, Poetry & Fiction

Death and Renewal on the Bulkley

by Craig Laurie

“A new knee may keep me in the water a few more years, but the keenness of my eye and the strength of my arm are failing. I do not know how my life will help the ones I leave behind after I die. It is not as simple as a rotting salmon in this river. Yet I have faith that I will matter then.”

March 1, 2024 by Craig Laurie
Episode 116 – Barrett Ames

Episode 116 – Barrett Ames

by Richard C. Harrington

The River Rambler is back after a Hawiian hiatus and this week I’m joined by Barret Ames. We talk Tre-Fin Foods and how they started, fishing with his family from a young age, guiding in college, tarpon and saltwater, brook trout, Kamchatka, the benefit of teams, rod building, his time in Sweden, and meeting Tom […]

February 27, 2024 by Richard C. HarringtonTagged the River Rambler
On The Swing: Winter Midges
Trout Spey

On The Swing: Winter Midges

by Greg Pearson

Greg Pearson shares a day on the river swinging midges in search of wild trout.

February 24, 2024 by Greg PearsonTagged Greg Pearson, trout spey
Fishing Remote Wilderness Rivers & the Equipment to Bring
Gear & Travel, Spey Lines, Spey Reels, Spey Rods

Fishing Remote Wilderness Rivers & the Equipment to Bring

by Art Lingren

Art Lingren takes us to the remote wilderness of northern British Columbia describes the treasures he found there, and the tools he brought to find them.

February 21, 2024 by Art LingrenTagged art lingren
Spey Line Review: Bridge Outfitting Torrent
Gear & Travel, Spey Lines

Spey Line Review: Bridge Outfitting Torrent

by Daniel Ritz

Touch-and-go, with tungsten

February 18, 2024 by Daniel RitzTagged bridge outfitting, spey lines
No Fish Harmed: Will Bush
Fly Tying

No Fish Harmed: Will Bush

by Daniel Ritz

Fly tying and tackle history, some fine spey casting on beautiful British Columbia steelhead water and more with one of today’s iconic classic fly tyers Will Bush in this episode of No Fish Harmed from Swing the Fly and Tight Line Films.

February 14, 2024 by Daniel RitzTagged No Fish Harmed

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