Podcasts about tactical fly fishing

Episode Summary Devin Olsen is one of the leading authorities in fly fishing today. My goal in this podcast is to help us, you and me both, advance our fly fishing knowledge and skills. When you get the opportunity to talk to one of Fly Fishing Team USA's top competitors, you want to understand what makes them so successful. We cover his euro-nymph setup, leader setup, confidence flies and the like. We learn a bit about his history and his light sided personality. We finish talking about monster Bull Trout and his beautiful film making with Gilbert Rowley. I'm excited to share this podcast with you as it helped me, and I hope it helps you. All things Devin Olsen: https://www.tacticalflyfisher.com Thank you! Thanks to our sponsors: The Fly Fishing Show: https://flyfishingshow.com Norvise: https://www.nor-vise.com Bissell Insurance: http://www.bissellinsuranceagency.com

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/221 Show Sponsor:  Turtlebox Audio:  https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Show Sponsor:  OPST:  https://wetflyswing.com/opst I had Charles Jardine, quite possibly the biggest fly fisher in the UK and has been called the Lefty Kreh of the UK.  We find out the difference between nymphing uk streams vs fishing US streams.  Charles has traveled the world and fished extensively in the US.  We make the connection with Davy Wotton and some of the great mentors he has had including by the man who created the pheasant tail nymph. Show Notes with Charles Jardine - Gary Borger was on the podcast in episode 45 and talked about the history of nymph fishing.  - The Flymph was noted and was created by Dave Hughes. - Frank Sawyer gave Charles his first proper lesson.  Frank is the creator of the Pheasant tail nymph. - Davy Wotton was on the podcast twice, first in episode 35 here and later in episode 174 here to go deeper into wet fly fishing. - Paul McCartney was on the Smartless Podcast - The Classic Guide to Fly-Fishing for Trout: The Fly-Fisher's Book of Quarry, Tackle, & Techniques Hardcover - Dynamic Nymphing is one of the greatest books for nymphing. - Tactical Fly Fishing by Devin Olsen - Devin was on the podcast in episode 43. - The Fishing Cas is Charles' podcast that focusing on unique topics in fly fishing. - Kelly Galloup was on the podcast in episode 167 here. - Fishing Breaks is Simons company - the River From and Thomas Hardy had a cottage there - Oscar Pallu was one of the most influential fly tyers. - Charles fly box You can find Charles at CharlesJardine.co.uk Nymph Fishing Conclusion with Charles Jardine Charles Jardine, one of the most well know fly anglers out of the UK is here to share his story and some tips and tricks on nymph fishing.  He describes why he like flash and why he doesn't, why pink is natural in the stream is natural, and why the UK doesn't use purple. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/221

Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/193 Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly We get the background on Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods from the Joe Goodspeed who designs all of the rods at T&T.  Joe is a wealth of knowledge in product production and highlights it all today. We talk about the rod design process, what you need to know about nano particles, graphene and marketing.  Joe gives us the low down on how the technology and marketing is converging and confusing. - Brooks Robinson was on the podcast in episode 171 and covered the steps to choosing a fly line. - Wet talked about Tom Dorsey and real rod design vs OEM and other rod designing processes. - The horizon series was part of Tom's influence before leaving. - The Paradigm is the deep flexing graphite series and the lotic is the deep flexing glass rod. - Batson Rainshadow blanks make a high-quality blank and is used by a number of the rod companies who are not as involved directly in the rod building process. - The Zone series is T&T's low-end price point. - We talked about the Contact 2 Rods which is one of their popular series. - Mike Lawson was on the podcast in episode 190 and talked about Gary LaFontaine madness.  If you don't know of Mike or Gary you should check out episode 190.  Mike's one of the most respected people in fly fishing! - I noted the Koffler episode #180 and how you know your drift boat is balance.  A balanced fly rod is a similar effect in that you just know. - Dave Whitlock's Near enough sculpin and crayfish are two flies Joe recommends and Dave has been a huge influence for Joe.  Dave Whitlock was on the podcast in episode 160. - Joe's Mini Crayfish Jig can be found out Fullin Mill. - The Red's Fly Shop and Joe killing it with the Crayfish pattern. Joe from Red's Fly Shop - We noted Devin Olsen and Tactical Fly Fishing.   Devin was on the podcast in episode 43 and covered euro nymphing. You can find Joe on Instagram at Teeth_and_Trout and at ThomasandThomas.com The Thomas and Thomas Fly Rods Conclusion with my Joe GoodSpeed Joe Goodspeed shares some tips on Euro Nymphing with a focus on the Thomas and Thomos Fly Rods that he designs.  We also dig into Joe's background in designing fly lines while at Cortland and today brings it all together as you get a perspective from one of the leaders in the rod space. Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: http://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: http://wetflyswing.com/stonefly

Pocket water is often the most overlooked water types by most anglers, however fish do tend to hold in this water and they are fairly easy to fool too. This can be an excellent way to get away from the crowds and enjoy some peace and good fishing...if you know how to approach it of course! That's what I talk about in this installment of the Book Club! Hyalite Creek Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQlKiCe3OLE

Where are the trout? That's a great question! Book Club 7 is all about how to read water and find fish. With just a couple tips you can improve your water reading ability and put more fish in the net.

In this book club we chat euro nymphing tips. This is not a how to euro nymphing talk, but tips for people who already have some background in euro nymphing. If you would like to hear a how to talk please comment and let me know!

Book Club 3 is all about rigging. Different leader setups ups and the pros and cons of both, as well as fly spacing for nymphing rigs. Also, featuring leaders for indicator nymphing, dry/dropper fishing, and dry fly fishing.

In the second book club we talk about adjusting your fly fishing approach to fish density, fish species, and hatch activity. There are a lot of little details in the second half of Chapter One in Tactical Fly Fishing that can have a major impact on your success on the water.

The first book club is here and I break down the first half of chapter one on what adjustments and plans to use when fishing in different water quality situations. I cover water clarity and water temperature and the adjustments Devin recommends for both, as well as some personal knowledge I have acquired over the years. Tactical Fly Fishing Book https://www.tacticalflyfisher.com/tactical-fly-fishing-lessons-learned-from-competition-for-all-anglers-by-devin-olsen/

This week I interview Devin Olsen, who you may know about from competitive fly fishing, but we’re not going to talk about competition. Devin walks us through what to look for when you first approach a stream and how to come up with a strategy for a day of fishing. His new book Tactical Fly Fishing is now available but we get a sneak peak on what you’ll learn from his book. In the Fly Box this week, we talk about: Moving kids from a spinning rod to a switch rod How to deal with muddy and bloody feathers from a duck-hunting friend How to display fly rods in your house If my jig hooks bend when I get stuck in a snag, should I just bend them back and re-use them? If a 5-weight is considered an all-around rod in graphite, is it the same for fiberglass rods? What is the difference between hen necks and hen capes? A great suggestion for carrying a landing net on a plane Do catastrophic floods ruin trout fishing and the insect life? What length and line size do you recommend for both smallmouth bass and steelhead? Can I catch catfish with a fly rod? How should I organize my bonefish fly boxes? Which grain weight in the Depth Charge lines is best for surf fishing?

This week I interview Devin Olsen, who you may know about from competitive fly fishing, but we’re not going to talk about competition. Devin walks us through what to look for when you first approach a stream and how to come up with a strategy for a day of fishing. His new book Tactical Fly Fishing is now available but we get a sneak peak on what you’ll learn from his book. In the Fly Box this week, we talk about: Moving kids from a spinning rod to a switch rod How to deal with muddy and bloody feathers from a duck-hunting friend How to display fly rods in your house If my jig hooks bend when I get stuck in a snag, should I just bend them back and re-use them? If a 5-weight is considered an all-around rod in graphite, is it the same for fiberglass rods? What is the difference between hen necks and hen capes? A great suggestion for carrying a landing net on a plane Do catastrophic floods ruin trout fishing and the insect life? What length and line size do you recommend for both smallmouth bass and steelhead? Can I catch catfish with a fly rod? How should I organize my bonefish fly boxes? Which grain weight in the Depth Charge lines is best for surf fishing?

Take the Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/survey2 Devin Olsen is back on the podcast for the second time.  Our first 2-time guest!  Devin shares his most recent book - Tactical Fly Fishing. Leave a comment below if you like this type of bonus episode and if there are other things you would do for these book reviews. Show Notes with Devin Olsen Get updated Times and Links Here: (https://wetflyswing.com/tactical) Devin was on in Episode 43 of the podcast where he broke down Euro Nymphing among other topics. We talk about Chapter 1 and how to avoid spooking fish.  Devin notes that being able to see or not see the bottom is a key part of getting into stealth mode. Devin has a blog post that covers the Modular approach along with two instructional videos that are out. Chapter 3 and the big advantage of Euro Nymphing.  See the pro con comparison video of euro nymphing vs indicator nymphing. We talk about bankside lies and why they are so attractive for brown trout.  Devin provides a few tips You can reach Devin at TacticalFlyFisher.com where you can find his new book. Conclusion with Devin Olsen Devin breaks down his new book - Tactical Fly Fishing.  We cover a brief summary of each chapter and get into a few juicy tips along the way. Take the Survey: https://wetflyswing.com/survey2

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/43 I interview Devin Olsen to talk about Euro Nymphing and the USA Fly Fishing team.  He provides a bunch of tips to help you get started with euro nymphing. We cover the Provo River, the history of Polish Nymphing, Indicator leaders, Fly Fish Food and Dynamic Nymphing.  Lots of content in this one so enjoy! Click below to listen to the Devin Olsen Interview: Find the show:  itunes | stitcher | overcast Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe via RSS Show Notes with Devin Olsen The Fly Fishing Masters reality show and the connection with Ryan Barnes and Lance Egan. The Fly Fishing World Championships are hosted all around the world. Devin won the Bronze medal in the 2015 Fly Fishing World Championship. The polish nymphing style blew up the world when it was first brought into the tournament.  Wladyslaw “Vladi” Trzebunia was a big mentor for Devin during the early days. Indicator mono was introduced by the French and was part of the huge evolution in nymphing. A Tippett Ring is a big part of the terminal tackle in euro nymphing. Here are 2 videos on Euro Nymphing that are leading the way in this area: MODERN NYMPHING:  EUROPEAN INSPIRED TACTICS  MODERN NYMPHING ELEVATED: BEYOND THE BASICS DVD Here are the links on Vimeo:  European Inspired Tactics and Beyond the Basics. Click here to watch the video on a typical leaders setup for Euro Nymphing.  That video comes from Gilbert Rowley's youtube channel. Curtis Fry from Fly Fish Food was on the podcast in episode 40 and covered fly tying and the Provo River. Sexy Waltz Worm is a goto pattern for Devin.  You can watch a video on tying this pattern here. Phil Rowley was on the podcast in episode 34.  Check out the episode here on stillwater. 10.5 foot 3 weight is the goto rod for Euro Nymphing.  Click here to check out Cortland's Euro Nymphing Rod at a introductory price. Some of the 7 confidence flies noted as the best goto patterns: Perdigon fly pattern ,Frenchie ,Soft Hackle Carrot ,Squirmy Wormy The goto piece of non fly gear is Devin's Sony A7R3 camera that he takes everywhere in a waterproof bag. Dynamic Nymphing was the break through Euro Nymphing book at the time. Tactical Fly Fishing:  Lessons Learned from Cempetition for All Anglers  will be out in 2019 but you can reserve a copy at the link above. You can reach Devin at TacticalFlyFisher.com or on instagram at tactical_flyfisher . Resources Noted in the Show Modern Nymphing: European Inspired Tactics Modern Nymphing Elevated:  Beyond the basics DVD Cortland 10.5' 3 wt. Euro Nymphing Rod Sony A7R3 is Devin's goto camera Dynamic Nymphing was the first goto Book Tactical Fly Fishing:  Lessons Learned from Cempetition for All Anglers Conclusion with Devin Olsen This episode was packed with tips on Euro Nymphing and the best way to get started.  This comes from Devin Olsen who is one of the leading anglers in the world on this subject. I really loved the history breakdown by Devin and hearing how it all came together from anglers who had very little gear to get started. Click the link below for Show Notes Links: https://wetflyswing.com/43

We get many questions about tactical nymphs, tactical fishing, and tactical hooks. What do we mean by this? Listen this week as we talk to Jesse Haller, resident Orvis Tactical Master. We’ll be talking about tying tactical flies and using tactical hooks. And Jesse will give up his go-to fly patterns and tell us how to tie them. Also in the fly box this week we explore fly fishing for largemouths and smallmouths, swinging flies for big brown trout, winter fly fishing, how to measure leader sections, how to pick a trout net and how to use it, and whether “western” fly patterns can be used in the East.