The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Tarpon Town wrap up. We just got back from Campeche, Mexico after fishing for Baby Tarpon together. Great opportunity to listen in and see if this trip is for you.   Trip Details: https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/campeche-tarpon Smelling Salt Fly:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rios-smelling-salt-tarpon-fly Salty Mullet: https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/search-results-page?q=salty%20mullet Connect with Red's: Email: staff@redsflyshop.com Phone: (509) 933-2300 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsflyshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redsflyshop Shop Online: https://www.redsflyfishing.com

Coming off the big Trout Spey Rendezvous, there are some things I wanted to share for DIY anglers and why Trout Spey fishing, or at least swinging flies, is an important tool to have. It's DIY wade fishing based. That's why. You don't need a Clackacraft and a guide to swing flies. It's a simple technique, very straightforward. On this podcast I'll share things I learned from some of the masters.

Fielded some good questions from Instagram, all on trout fishing. Good stuff. We followed up the Podcast by talking about sink tip and full sink lines and why you might need one of these. Here are some show links, I'm sure I'm forgetting some but here ya go.   Knots: Clinch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR_X8XC6aC8&t=4s Triple Surgeon's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2JzpfEnZFM Perfection Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYAPQDDmKs4 Non Slip Mono Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgwa2-lod_U&t=1s   Sink Tip Lines (all): https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/sinking-fly-lines RIO Elite Predator: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/sinking-fly-lines/products/rio-elite-predator-streamer-line SA Sonar Trout Express: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/scientific-anglers-sonar-trout-express   Full Sinking Line (most popular model): https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-sub-surface-elite-camolux   Flies Mentioned: #1 Streamer(s) https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rainys-hibernator-sz-8 https://redsflyfishing.com/products/meat-sweats-streamer-jighead-sculpin-by-rio   Fly Line Video (includes sink tip information): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8pIyc8iX-o&t=88s              

I learned a lot this trip about trout fishing, gear, and have some takeaways from fishing the southern hemisphere that will be helpful for anyone and everyone.  On this episode I try to keep things relevant to anyone listening, yet informative enough for someone that may want to join this trip someday. Helpful Links: Trip Info:  https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/patagonia-fly-fishing-adventure Sage R8 Fly Rods: (I used this rod the entire trip) https://redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-r8 RIO's Ground Beetle:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rios-ground-beetle-great-cantaria-beetle-for-patagonia RIO's Purple Para Wulff: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/para-wulff-purple-dry-fly Tim's Beetle:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/tims-beetle-terrestrial-dry-fly-by-umpqua Fishpond Wind River Backpack: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fishpond-wind-river-roll-top-backpack-shale Fishpond Jackalope Rod Tube: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/fly-rod-and-reel-cases/products/fishpond-jackelope-rod-travel-tube            

Lots of good trout fishing questions for this episode from the listeners. Really good stuff. If you have questions for the Podcast, email me at joe@redsflyshop.com and put Podcast Q in the subject line.    

We talk winter fishing, nymphing, making plans for 2023, gear of the year, new gear for the year, and how to lay out realistic plans for your next fishing season.    Gear Mentioned on Podcast:    Simms Kispiox Fingerless Mitt - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/simms-kispiox-fingerless-mitt Taco Bag - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/simms-taco-bag Korker's Devil's Canyon Boots - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/korkers-devils-canyon-boot Loon Tip Topper Indicators - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/loon-tip-toppers-3-pack Line Cleaning Towelette - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-fly-line-cleaning-towlette Fishpond Lumbar Pack - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fishpond-thunderhead-submersible-lumbar Simms Wading Staff - https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/wading-staffs   Destinations Mentioned   Baja Roosterfish Trip - https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/baja-roosterfish-trip    

Dallas Murrey joins me and we chat winter fishing and relive my Washington State Moose hunt. 

On this episode, we discuss developing a two-pronged approach switching between streamers and nymphs. When, why, and how. I share a short update about my Moose hunt that is ongoing, and fishing here on the Yakima River.

Trout fishing in Chile can teach you so much! I fished my brains out for 6 days and have some tips I learned from down south that I believe can be used for trout fishing anywhere. Join me for a Podcast on what I learned down there. 

Link to full blog article with line selection tips and charts - https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/post/how-to-select-spey-head/    

Trout Spey Tackle: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/trout-spey-tackle Setting Up a Trout Spey Rig: https://youtu.be/pkWBI5y_Sps Beginner's Trout Spey Video Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnbCO-ebD8CS5GyqR6N9cNgzMzKeLUmaz

Be sure to check out the blog, https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/   Strike Indicators:  https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/strike-indicators    

Bass is said to be "America's Fish".  They are abundant, resilient, and super fun to fish for.  Listen to this podcast and purchase a basic gear set.   My Boat:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/watermaster-fishing-rafts-kodiak?_pos=1&_sid=8a49fa957&_ss=r Jiggy Worm:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rainys-jiggy-worm-1?_pos=1&_sid=4e4d7f213&_ss=r Bass Flies:  https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/bass-flies Sage PAYLOAD:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-payload?_pos=1&_sid=cab0e7f13&_ss=r Sage MAVERICK:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-maverick-saltwater-fly-rod?_pos=1&_sid=9767d08dc&_ss=r RIO Big Nasty Fly Line:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-intouch-big-nasty-fly-line?_pos=2&_sid=a0f833313&_ss=r      

Red's Rendezvous: https://www.redsflyshop.com/rendezvous/

Rivers, lakes, spring creeks, small rivers, glacial rivers, glacial lakes, good wine, brown trout and ADVENTURE.  This was one hell of a week, please listen to the recap here and follow the adventure.

Link to Skwala Fly Patterns: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/skwala-stoneflies   Link to Our "Skwala Special" Guided Trips https://www.redsflyshop.com/skwala-special-guided-yakima-river/  

Anglers listen up.  You don't have to buy the latest and greatest floating device to have a great time on the water and productive fishing. Start small dream big. Borrow a damn canoe if you have to, but get out there!  In this Podcast I'll weigh out pro's con's and give you some ideas on how to expand your fishing with a floating device of some type. Here are some of the products I mention in this Podcast: Float Tubes - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fish-cat-4-deluxe-lcs-cl?_pos=4&_sid=27f588454&_ss=r Used Drift Boats - https://www.redsflyshop.com/drift-boat-raft-storage/ WaterMaster Boats - https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/watermaster-boats-accessories FishCat Scout - https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/boats-and-accessories/products/fish-cat-scout WaterMaster Bruin (2 Person Boat) - https://www.bigskyinflatables.com/product/water-master-bruin-raft/  

Learn the truth about rod weight, length, type, and style in this Podcast "The Truth About Fly Rods".  Here are links to some of the rods mentioned in the Podcast: BEGINNER'S FLY RODS SAGE FLY RODS WINSTON FLY RODS G LOOMIS FLY RODS ECHO FLY RODS BURKHEIMER FLY RODS REDINGTON FLY RODS SALTWATER FLY RODS BASS & PIKE FLY RODS EURO NYMPHING RODS CREEK FISHING RODS TROUT SPEY RODS SAGE SPEY RODS WINSTON SPEY RODS REDINGTON SPEY RODS BURKHEIMER SPEY RODS ECHO SPEY RODS G LOOMIS SPEY RODS

Get prepared for warming conditions this spring by evaluating where you are at gear wise and fly wise.  You'll thank me later.  Anglers should be capable of spontaneous adventures. Are you using the wrong strike indicator? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdcwnYceJRI&t=3s New  Zealand Style Strike Indicator Kit https://redsflyfishing.com/products/new-zealand-strike-indicator-tool-kit?_pos=3&_sid=42a4965b7&_ss=r Deadly Dozen Fly Assortments https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/deadly-dozen-freshwater-flies Fly Lines for Trout https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/freshwater-floating-lines Line Cleaning Towelettes https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-fly-line-cleaning-towlette?_pos=1&_sid=b4d93ff80&_ss=r Tippet for Trout Fishing https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/tippet-material  

View Tackle and Links On the Powerhour Blog:  https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/post/conquer-cold-weather-trout-podcast/ For some there is no "off season". We'll fish when its cold, wet, snow, or whatever!  Get prepared with good tackle and good clothing.    

As temps drop strategies must change. Here are some great tips for helping you have more success while trout spey fishing and Euro nymphing.

What the hell is a BWO?  Find out about this insect and how to put trout in the net on these tiny dry flies on this episode. We'll deep dive into how to be successful with the little itty bitty mayflies.   Links to useful products:   Mayfly Dry Flies:  https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/mayflies?page=1 Deadly Dozen Dry Flies:  (if you want a BWO emphasis just put it in the order comments) https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/deadly-dozen-custom-fly-selections/products/deadly-dozen-custom-fly-selection-dry-flies-for-trout Tippet:  https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/tippet-material/products/scientific-anglers-absolute-trout-tippet Floatant:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fly-agra-top-shelf-dry-fly-floatant?_pos=1&_sid=addae2fb3&_ss=r Rods: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rl-winston-pure-single-hand-fly-rod?_pos=1&_sid=5e4cfe4ac&_ss=r    

Flies - https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/steelhead-salmon-flies?page=1    

On a guide day in the winter one of our top guides and fishiest SOB on the planet, Craig Chittenden, sat down with me to talk about 5 different nymph fishing strategies and the pro's and con's to each one. Nymphs:  https://www.redsflyfishing.com/Nymphs-for-Trout-Fishing-s/203.htm ESN Nymph Setups:  https://www.redsflyfishing.com/Euro-Nymphing-Rods-and-Setups-s/566.htm Strike Indicators and Nymph Fishing Fly Lines: https://www.redsflyfishing.com/searchresults.asp?Search=indic&Submit= 

http://redsflyshop.com/christmas-island-hosted-fly-fishing-trips On this episode, Bob Miller and I sit down and chat about our upcoming trip to Christmas Island.

Along with some general banter Joe rotter chats tips for catchin' some trout during the cold months.

One of the keys to being successful in the fall is understanding "light line" nymphing.  The water is usually low, clear, and the turbidity of spring doesn't allow for the big heavy setups and spontaneous strikes from trout.  Slow things down and lighten up in the fall. Its a delicate game and this podcast is dedicated to helping you get set up right and understand how to put more trout on the line.

It seems as though dry fly fishing is becoming a lost art. No longer do anglers spend days, weeks, or even years mastering the art of a stealthy presentation with a dry fly.  Nowadays we just club 'em with a big strike indicator and a couple of nymphs.  Dry fly fishing however is the heart and soul of the sport!  

Best. Fishing. Ever.  This trip is really spectacular. We'll be personally hosting these each summer, so if you have EVER thought about doing this trip please click the link and get more images and information. Nuff Said. http://redsflyshop.com/kamchatka-russia-hosted-by-joe-rotter

At a the hotel bar in Mexico we chat about the happenings of the week.  Excuse my language, I was excited and a had a couple of drinks.  Our crew had a killer trip to fish the Sea of Cortez this past week.  My best pal Connor and I debrief over a few drinks and discuss the trip. It was really fun and we had a good time chatting about all the action from the week. Here is a link to the trip info - http://redsflyshop.com/baja-mexico-sea-of-cortez-couples-fishing-trips-1 

Come explore a guide's tackle bag and listen to what secrets are inside this thing.  We'll chat about flies, tools, floatant, indicators, and more.  Helpful links to some products: Fishpond Cutbank Gear Bag - http://www.redsflyfishing.com/Fishpond-CUTBANK-GEAR-BAG-p/cgb-y.htm Fishpond Headgate Tippet Holder - http://www.redsflyfishing.com/searchresults.asp?Search=headgate&Submit= Dr. Slick Scissor Clamps - http://www.redsflyfishing.com/searchresults.asp?Search=scissor+clamps&Submit= Caddis, Caddis, CADDIS - http://www.redsflyfishing.com/Ultimate-Caddis-Pack-Dry-Flies-Pupae-and-Emerg-p/rfa-2626-caddi.htm Strike Indicator Variety Pack - http://www.redsflyfishing.com/Strike-Indicator-Variety-Pack-p/strike-indicator-vp.htm RIO Versileader Kit - http://www.redsflyfishing.com/RIO-10-Spey-VersiLeader-Kit-p/6-24224.htm  

Let's make this simple.  Euro Style Nymphing (dead drifting nymphs without a float/indicator) is damn effective. So much so every competitive fisherman does it!  The problem is getting started can be daunting. There is simply too much info out there.  Hopefully this Podcast will help you make sense of some of this. Rods Mentioned: ECHO Shadow II Czech Nymphing Rod Redington Hydrogen Rod (11' 3 Weight)  

On this episode we review a few things from the weekend's Trout Spey clinics and the fishing from the week, along with a preview of the Red's Rendezvous IX coming up on April 20th - 22nd, 2018.  We'll follow up with a summary of a Wisdom of the Guides chapter featuring Craig Mathews.  

This is a great book!  I just love the quotes and the amazing knowledge of these ol' fellas in this book.  I'll be doing about one of these a week and I hope you enjoy listening to me quoting these interviews.  You can purchase this book online, we don't currently sell it at Red's. 

Today I share a local fishing report and answer lots of questions including some good ones about spring bass fishing.

There are many misconceptions about "spey vs. switch rods".  What's the difference?  In this Podcast I'll disect the difference between the two and try to help listeners make some strategic decisions on what they should be casting.    Spey Rods Spey Rod and Reel Complete Outifts Switch Rods Switch Rod and Reel Complete Outfits   Sage MOD Spey Rod   Sage X Spey Rod

Here I am.  Q and A for the listeners and I attempted to answer everyone's questions.  I'll be making another post next week and we'll get a few more questions answered and "Mend" your fishing haha.  You see what I did there.  Tight Lines and enjoy the Podcast. 

Today I sit riverside with Steve Joyce, one of the owners and founders of Red's, and we recap the "Red's Guide Shootout" or something like that. Not sure exactly what we were doing yesterday but our staff competed in 2 person teams in Sporting Clays, 1 Hour Competitive Fishing, Casting Competition, and a Top Chef Contest! In addition we'll give lots of tips for fringe season fishing. It was a ton of fun and great learning experience for all of us to be together talking shooting, casting, fishing, and shore lunch prep. 

We chat trout spey gear, strategy, lifestyle, and the new Loomis IMX PRO short spey rods with Tom Larimer and Jacob Zirkle from G Loomis.  Trout spey is an awesome way to fish, but also hone your two-handed casting skills. 

Fly fishing and hunting are very similar sports. One compliments the other and both allow the participant to insert themselves into the cycle of life. 

We fished 3 amazing destinations yesterday all in one day.  It was a great trip fishing for big Rainbows at Rocky Ford, Largemouth Bass, and a local creek with our sons.