Upstate On the Fly

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A podcast about classic fly fishing techniques and gear. A nod to tradition and preserving old methods.

Steve Szeliga


    • May 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 6 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Upstate On the Fly

    Episode 6: Bamboo rods with David L Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 58:42


    In this episode I talk with David Reid of www.davidlreidbamboo.com about building and fishing cane rods for steelhead and trout.

    Episode 5: Fishing the Upper Delaware River System with Artie Loomis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 57:41


    Artie Loomis discusses casting techniques, leader setups, and wade fishing tactics for difficult wild trout on the Upper Delaware River System in New York State

    Fishing a Winter Dry Line in the Great Lakes with Mike Papais

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 52:45


    In this episode Mike talks about adapting the Fine and Far Off methods to fishing a dry line for winter fish in the Great Lakes. He also discusses an effective method for covering water and how he engineers his flies for maximum sink and movement

    Mixed Wing Classics on the Winter Dry Line with Adrian Cortes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 61:21


    In episode 3 of the winter dry line series we talk with Adrian Cortes about fishing mixed wing classic atlantic salmon patterns adapted to steelhead on the dry line. Adrian covers his techniques for winter fishing, water types, and fishing dry flies for steelhead in the cold winter months

    Episode 2: The Winter Dry Line Mindset with Todd Hirano

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 36:07


    In this episode Todd talks with us about learning from Bill McMillan, his methods for the deep wet fly swing, surface winter fishing, and finding the right mindset for this challenging but rewarding style of fishing

    Fine and Far Off: Winter Dry Line Tactics with Bruce Kruk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 19:41


    In this podcast Bruce Kruk discusses his theories on fishing a dry line for winter fish. Topics include long lines, casting angles and fly selection

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