Podcast appearances and mentions of tim flagler

#740 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/740   Presented by: Northern Rockies Adventures In this episode, we dive into the remote and wild fishing experiences offered by Northern Rockies Adventures with Daniel Schildknecht, Phil Rowley, and Lance Egan. From chasing Northern Pike, Lake Trout, and Grayling to navigating untouched rivers by float plane, this trip had it all. Plus, we get an inside look at an upcoming hosted trip that might be your next dream adventure. Strap in for big fish, wild landscapes, and some unforgettable moments on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast! Episode Chapters with Phil, Daniel, and Lance on Northern Rockies Whitefish, Grayling, and the Predator-Prey Game The lakes and rivers of the Northern Rockies are home to a mix of fish, each playing a role in the ecosystem. While whitefish and grayling might not be top targets for every angler, they tell an important story about these waters. Key Takeaways: - Whitefish = Healthy Water – Mountain whitefish are a sign of clean, untouched rivers. If they're thriving, so is the fishery. - Grayling on Dry Flies – These fish love rising to dries but don't always have the best aim. Be ready for multiple takes! - Whitefish = Food Source – Big rainbows, bull trout, and lake trout feast on whitefish. Schools of them hugging the bank means predators are nearby. Some of the best fishing moments happen when you're not just casting but observing. In these remote waters, every fish has a role, and understanding them can make you a better angler. Crystal Clear Lakes and a Short but Intense Fishing Season The lakes of the Northern Rockies aren't like most others. They are deep, clear, and packed with life. With diverse landscapes and rich water quality, these lakes create the perfect habitat for big, healthy fish. What Makes These Lakes Special? - Ultra-clear water – No murky lakes here, just pristine, see-through waters. - Rich food sources – Scuds (freshwater shrimp), snails, and chironomids fuel big trout. - Diverse habitats – From deep, rocky basins to shallow, weedy shoals, every lake is different. The fishing season here is short but intense. If you're after prime stillwater action, aim for June to September. For big pike, cooler water in June or late August is best. And if dry flies are your thing, mid-July to mid-August is peak time. Chasing Lake Trout: Timing, Depth, and Surprise Encounters Lake trout can be tricky on the fly, but with the right approach, they're not impossible. These fish love cold, oxygen-rich water, so they move deep when temperatures rise. But sometimes, they show up in the last place you'd expect. Flying into the Wild: The Ultimate Fishing Access Getting to Northern Rockies Adventures isn't just a journey—it's part of the experience. Float planes take anglers deep into untouched waters, where the only crowds are schools of hungry fish. The Bush Planes That Get You There - Caravan – A “rocket ship on floats,” built for speed and comfort. - Turbo Otter – A powerhouse that carries up to nine anglers in style. - King Air 300 – The luxury ride from Vancouver, flying right over the Rockies. Every flight brings jaw-dropping views, from rugged peaks to remote lakes. And with bubble windows, you're never missing a moment. No crowded boats, no long drives—just you, a plane, and the adventure ahead. Phil and Tim Flagler are teaming up for a special hosted trip at Northern Rockies Adventures from August 10–17, 2025. This trip offers a mix of stillwater and river fishing, with access to some of the wildest and most untouched fisheries in North America. What to Expect - Four flyouts to remote waters, targeting multiple species. - Guided and hosted fishing with Phil, Tim, and the Northern Rockies team. - Pre-trip Zoom sessions to go over logistics, gear, and flies. - Lodge accommodations with incredible food and views. If you're interested in joining the trip, email Daniel or Phil at daniel@nradventures.com or flycraft@shaw.ca or visit flycraftangling.com. Exploring the Northern Rockies by Float Plane Lance Egan spent an unforgettable week at Northern Rockies Adventures, fishing six out of seven days and staying at the lodge right off the Alaska Highway. The experience combined world-class fishing, comfortable accommodations, and breathtaking views. Lance landed rainbows, bull trout, grayling, northern pike, and lake trout while exploring the remote waters. With 132 million hectares of wilderness and 80+ fishing locations, the possibilities were endless. Even after a week, it felt like they had only scratched the surface. One of the biggest highlights? Flying in a float plane over untouched rivers and hidden lakes, picking the perfect spot to fish. With so many unexplored waters, it's an angler's paradise waiting to be discovered. A Fly Fishing Playground: Dry Flies, Streamers, and Bull Trout Lance mixed it up on this trip, fishing dry flies, streamers, and even topwater poppers. While dry fly fishing was his go-to, he also found success stripping streamers for bull trout, pike, and lake trout. Bull Trout: Targeted near drop-offs and inlets, using streamers like white sparkle minnows. - Pike: Explosive topwater eats on poppers and divers in shallow, clear lakes. - Grayling & Rainbows: Dry flies were the ticket, with spot-and-stalk fishing making for exciting takes. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/740 

If there's one thing I admire, it's the ability to blend passion and skill into something that inspires others, and that's exactly what Tim Flagler has done with Tightline Productions. During our conversation, Tim shared his journey of over 40 years in fly tying, 15 years on YouTube, and his channel's growth to 120,000 subscribers. He spoke about the evolution of fly tying from books to video tutorials, the family-driven effort behind his productions, and his hosted trips to incredible fishing destinations like Argentina and Montana. It was inspiring to hear his dedication to teaching, guiding, and creative innovation. With the combination of these fantastic qualities, it's no wonder Tim was voted as Fly Tyer Magazine's 2022 Fly Tyer of the Year. [01:10] Tim's YouTube Success[06:43] Tight Line Productions Team [11:47] The Evolution of Tight Line Productions [17:27] The Tech and Process of Fly Tying Video Production[41:25] Sourcing Materials and Tools [48:06] Fishing Adventures[57:02] Top Picks for Dry, Nymph, and Streamer Fishing Connect with Tim Flagler https://www.youtube.com/@tightlinevideo Thanks to our incredible sponsors:www.naturesspiritflytying.netwww.nor-vise.comcrosscurrentinsurance.comflyfishingshow.com

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is joined by renowned fly tying expert Tim Flagler. While many know Tim for his popular tying videos and appearances at fly fishing shows, few are aware of his extensive involvement in hosting fly fishing travel around the globe. Marvin and Tim dive into the intricacies of destination travel, sharing valuable insights and humorous anecdotes from Tim's journeys.Tim reflects on his earliest fishing memories with his grandmother at the Jersey Shore and his transition to fly fishing during his college years at St. Lawrence University. He credits mentors like Dr. Green and Les Shannon for shaping his fly fishing and tying journey. The conversation also covers Tim's passion for fly tying, his obsession with new materials and his experiences in video production, highlighting his favorite tools and techniques.The episode explores Tim's hosted trips, emphasizing the importance of physical ability, cultural openness and group dynamics when selecting the right trip. Tim shares stories from his travels to Patagonia, Montana and beyond, offering a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work involved in making each trip a success. He also provides tips for potential travelers, including the significance of travel insurance and a valid passport.Listeners are encouraged to follow Tim's adventures and stay updated on his latest projects, including new videos and appearances at upcoming fly fishing shows. Tight lines, everyone!Thanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership.Check Out Our Interview with Gustavo Hiebaum from SET Fly FishingAll Things Social MediaFollow Tim on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.Support the Show Shop on AmazonBecome a Patreon PatronSubscribe to the PodcastSubscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.Advertise on the PodcastIs our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us.In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck?Check out our consulting options!Helpful Episode...

How has fly-tying changed in the past 50 years?  It's changed a great deal in the time Tim Flagler [43:55] and I have been practicing it, and I often get questions from people about what has changed over the years.  Tim and I discuss the way information was shared, what hackle was like back then, innovations like beads and synthetic materials and chemically sharpened hooks, and advances in fly-tying tools.  Our main conclusion is that fly tiers today have never had it better, and it continues to evolve almost daily.   In the Fly Box this week, we have lots of rod questions and the usual queries that people can't seem to find an answer to anywhere else—and we're glad to help!  Some of this week's questions are: I am taking a rod-building class and want to know what rod I should add to my quiver (and he details the rods he already owns) I have heard that Florida snook fishing is best from shore during the summer, but also that the season is closed.  Can I still target them and release them? What do you know about fly fishing in Bermuda? Can I put a 9-weight line on my Clearwater 908? What Mirage LT reel should I put on my 11-foot Blackout rod? Are there any introduced cutthroat populations in the eastern US? For fishing from a float tube for brook trout in Maine, should I get a 10-foot 3-weight or 4-weight rod? Would it be bad to wear tick repellent when fishing?  Will it harm aquatic life? Why do  reel manufacturers put the drag adjustment on the opposite side of the reel handle?  I find it cumbersome to adjust my drag. How will warm springs in my river affect bass behavior and feeding? What is the minimum length of rod you recommend for most trout streams, other than small streams? How do stocked spring creeks in Missouri compare to Colorado rivers? Where can my friends and I find a good fly-fishing coach? What clothing, equipment, and flies should I take for a bonefishing trip to the Turks & Caicos?  I am new to New England and have been frustrated with high water conditions.  What can I do to have more success in high water?

This week, veteran fly tyer and YouTube OG, Tim Flagler, pulls Post-It Note knowledge from his Mazda hatchback, we take a few hundred volts to the heart in the name of trout research, explain why making your own bugs makes little financial sense, and wind up cold and naked on the Yellowstone.

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/430 Presented By: Dalton - Country Financial, Mavrk Fly Fishing, Chota Outdoor Gear, Stonefly Nets  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Tim Flagler is back on the Swing to break out some of his magic, focusing on trout spey fishing. With his years of experience and knowledge, Tim discusses the best lines and rods for this style of fishing and how to present the fly to the fish. We also dive into fly tying as Tim shares some of his top fly patterns. Who better to learn from than the one and only Tim Flagler, possibly the greatest fly-tying YouTuber on the planet? Trout Spey Fishing Show Notes with Tim Flagler 1:00 - Only a few spots left to fill at the Stillwater School! Head to wetflyswing.com/trips to learn more and join Phil Rowley for some incredible Stillwater fishing at the Northern Lights Lodge. 2:52 - We talk about the show season, and I ask Tim what his favorite part of the show scene is. 5:17 - Tim and his family live in Northwestern New Jersey, where they have access to a beautiful trout stream. 6:55 - We had Tim on the show last year, where we talked about his YouTube Channel. In case you missed that episode, check it out here: WFS 279 - Tim Flagler on Tightline Productions, Fly Tying Tutorials and Youtube 7:40 - Tim walks us through the definition of trout spey. He said that what it really refers to are lightweight spey rods. He said he got into trout spey fishing because he wanted to solve night fishing. 17:06 - We talk about trout spey presentation. Tim explains that trout mostly spend their time within a foot of the bottom, where they find most of their food and can stay away from predatory birds. Tim prefers to use weightless flies that can be taken down to the depth where trout are with a poly leader or a sink tip. 19:32 -  He explains different setups for trout spey, including single-hand setups and two-handed trout spey with Skagit rigs and shorter heads designed for larger flies and heavier sink tips. 23:39 - Tim recommends using a short Skagit head for a 9ft 5wt setup, something like the OPST commando head, with a shooting line like a bare monofilament or Amnesia. A poly leader or tip is needed to complete the Skagit setup. 27:05 - We discuss the confusion around choosing the right weight for spay lines, as it is different from traditional single-hand lines. Tim recommends seeking advice from a fly shop or spey instructor to avoid wasting time and money on incorrect setups. 31:07 - The pandemic put a damper on spey casting events and claves, but they are slowly coming back. There are various events and clinics for spey casting, including trout spay clinics, and they are worth attending. Tim mentions the Spey Nation. 32:00- We talked about Tim's fly fishing presentations and clinics where he teaches about different setups and gear. Tim's specialty is in macro videography and incorporating it into his fly-tying patterns. 34: 22 - Tim has been producing fly-tying videos for 40 years now. 38:24 - Tim discusses his long-standing affiliation with Orvis and MidCurrent. He also mentions the success of the one-minute tying tips, which have been popular due to their digestible format, and the tie-offs with Tom Rosenbauer that they started during the pandemic and have become very popular. 43:03  - Tim breaks down the difference between Catskill-style dry flies versus other types of dry flies. 46:00 - Tim explains that for two-handed rods, he generally uses a Skagit head with a heavier sink tip and larger flies, while a Scandi head is lighter and better suited for smaller flies and lighter tips. 48:00 - Tim has a varied collection of rods, which includes both spey and single-handed ones. He has a Douglas DXF and an Orvis Clearwater. He also has a Redington Hydrogen Trout Spey 2wt 11'0″. 53:30 - We talk about flies that Tim uses for trout spey fishing. Tim is currently working on a series of flies to hopefully sell commercially through Fulling Mill. 57:00 - Tim mentions four key elements for his flies: a trailing hook, the ability to push water to attract fish, fine dark markings to resemble natural prey, and movement. Additionally, he notes that incorporating a little bit of flash can also be effective in imitating bait fish. 1:00:00 - Tim discusses the importance of spey casting and the different casts used for different river conditions and wind directions. 1:03:00 - Tim noted some great instructors for those who want to dig deeper into spey casting. He recommends Klaus Frimor, Simon Gawesworth, John Hazlett, and Topher Brown as some of his favorite instructors to watch. 1:08:00 - Tim said that he is still learning and taking spey casting lessons himself, including one with champion Whitney Gould at the Golden Gate Angling & Casting Club. 1:10:00 - Time for the two-minute drill. I asked Tim to pick a rod and a fly. Tim chose a single-hand 9ft 5wt rod and a squirrel and herl bugger. His tip for trout spey fishing is to seek coaching from an expert. Tim's dream trip is to go fly fishing in New Zealand. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/430  

Submit a question: https://vfccontent.survey.fm/podcast-questions  In this episode, we cover:  The flies you need for lake fishing Making your own tapered leaders Tungsten beads on flies How to shoot line and add distance to your cast A list of must-have flies from Drew Rodden: https://news.orvis.com/fly-fishing/tuesday-tip-top-10-flies-for-stillwater-trout Building a tapered leader from Tim Flagler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmEBAXzYMD0  Casting vidoes from Pete Kutzer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8idd4kgXY4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6irs1T1mjg

This week my guest is award-winning investigative journalist Robert O'Harrow [44:45], who has been with the Washington Post for over 30 years. Last fall he wrote an extensive article on the threats to mayfly populations worldwide and is continuing to research this issue, so I thought it would be interesting to share his findings. Bob is also a lifelong fly fisher who admits he didn't know a lot about the plight of mayflies in the past, so he gives us a great perspective. In the Fly Box this week, we have some great questions and phone calls, including: What is a good net for wade fishing when pursuing multiple species? I recently caught a bunch of large trout in a river but no small ones. Where do the small ones go? Can a "working fly box" apply to non-competition anglers as well? What does Tim Flagler use to cut his thread on his videos? I am a beginning fly fisher and the trout in the larger rivers in my area are difficult to catch. Should I first concentrate on small streams, ponds, or reservoirs? What is the best way to give a fish line when it's running without giving it too much slack? Is it a good idea to put UV resin over my nail knots? How do you determine how deep the water is so you can set the indicator at 1 ½ times the water depth? I keep getting crowded by other anglers on Colorado rivers. Should I try to educate them? I lost a big fish by following it downstream. My buddy says I should have stood my ground and not followed the fish. What do you think? Do you think it's a bad idea to use beard trimmings in my dubbing to imitate hare's ear?

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/326 Presented By: Bearvault, LakeLady Custom Rods, Anglers Coffee, Dette Flies Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Scott Biron is here to take us into some history of fly tying and fly tyers that have paved the way for fly patterns today. We discover the stories behind these classic flies that have stood the test of time, why they're considered classic, and what makes them so effective. Scott shares some tips on how to tie these classic flies and the materials he uses. We get Scott's Top 10 Favorite Fly Patterns and find out why. Classic Flies and Fly Tyers Show Notes with Scott Biron 07:20 - Scott was a PE teacher and he would teach his students fly casting 10:10 - Scott call people that troll out in the internet, trying to find things wrong with everything, pattern police 11:00 - There's a big lake in New Hampshire called, Sunapee 11:10 - The Purple Smelt pattern by Ora Smith was said to be the only fly that caught fish on the Sunapee Lake 12:30 - Scott describes a classic streamer 16:30 - We talk about Jim Warner and his original fly, Winnipesaukee Smelt 18:40 - They Grey Ghost pattern was Carrie Steven's original pattern - Carried was said to tie without using a vise 21:20 - There's a book that was written about Carrie Stevens called, Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies 25:55 - The Purple Smelt was not really purple, but lavender 27:45 - The Canopache Fly is also one of Ora Smith's original flies 30:55 - Scott talks about Ewing Feather Birds, their excellent products and service 34:00 - Ellis Hatch was the last great production tyer in New Hampshire - he recently passed away 36:00 - The Black Ghost is a pattern by Herb Welch 36:30 - Mike Martinek was a fly tyer from New England. He created some beautiful streamer patterns - one of which was the Boarder Patrol 37:10 - Carrie Stevens has a fly called, Rapid River - named after the river that it was used on 37:40 - The Grey Ghost works great because it looks a lot like a smelt. The feather-wing still is the material that people prefer to tie with 40:00 - Scott tells us his top 10 streamer flies 42:05 - The Morning Glory is another Carrie Stevens pattern 42:30 - Blue Dragon and General MacArthur are also Carrie Stevens patterns 43:30 - The Indian Rock pattern is a brook trout magnet. It's also a pattern by Carrie Stevens 47:50 - Scott talks about the hackle he uses - Ewing Featherbirds 55:15 - The New Hampshire Warden pattern is Scott's original. He tells us a funny story of when a guy at a fly fishing show said that he didn't know what he was doing 1:03:50 - Tim Flagler does a good job explaining his technique via video - Tim was on the podcast at WFS 279 1:06:25 - Scott uses a Regal Revolution for Vise and Sprite for scissors 1:14:00 - Operation Game Thief is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife program that pays rewards to citizens who turn in poachers. You can call them toll-free within Colorado at 1-877-COLO-OGT, Verizon cell phone users can dial #OGT, or contact them via e-mail at game.thief@state.co.us​​ 1:17:00 - At WFS 008, I talked to Darren MacEachern about the Streamers Project 1:18:30 - The B Pond fly pattern is a wet fly - Carrie Stevens tied 30 B pond streamers commissioned for a group of fly fishers in Massachusetts. They couldn't find the recipe for this pattern Classic Flies and Fly Tyers Conclusion with Scott Biron So there you go. We learned a lot about the history of classic flies and the tyers who made them. It's always good to find out how a fly pattern came about. That way we acknowledge the brilliant creators behind the patterns that we enjoy today as a way to show our respect to their work and legacy. Scott is an amazing fly tyer and is doing great things for the fly tying world. He may be gone in the future but his fly patterns will surely live on. I am feeling extra inspired to tie a fly today so I'm heading to my workstation to try one of the flies we talked about. Maybe a Carrie Stevens fly or maybe a Scott Biron fly. What about you, what are you tying today? Let me know in the comments. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/326

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/319 Presented By: Anglers Coffee, Jackson Hole Fly Company, Reyr Gear, LakeLady Custom Rods Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Bill Sherer, owner of the We Tie It fly shop, takes us to the Musky capital of the world and the 2nd state in the US with the most lakes. Today, we're fly fishing Wisconsin. There's a whole different game in catching these fish that are monstrous in size and Bill shares some tactics to get more opportunities in landing them. They are called "Fish of 10 Thousand Casts" for a reason and we find out why. We talk about the recommended gear for muskies, which flies are the most effective, and the best times to go after them. Fly Fishing Wisconsin Show Notes with Bill Sherer 04:30 - Russ Miller from Umpqua Feather Merchants was on the podcast at WFS 303 05:10 - Bill states that "Walmart does more business in a day than what the fly fishing industry as a whole does in a year" 08:00 - The first fish that Bill caught was a brook trout when he was about 8 years 08:30 - Bill's parents owned a boys and girls summer camp - he used to sell worms to the campers 09:25 - Bill became an engineer and got into a school bus business where he was the chief of maintenance for about 20 years - he eventually quit after getting stressed with it 10:50 - Bill opened a fly shop just before the movie, A River Runs Through It came out 14:30 - Fishing season starts in mid-May in North Wisconsin when bugs start hatching and the water has warmed up enough 15:30 - Tim Landwehr is also in the Northeast part of Wisconsin - Tim was on the podcast at WFS 273 16:30 - Hendricksons are the first major hatch of the year, followed by mother's day caddis, sulfurs, brown drakes, etc. 18:30 - Bill does some zoom fly tying classes in winter when the fishing is off 20:25 - Tim Flagler was on the podcast at WFS 279 25:30 - Wisconsin is the musky capital of the world 29:25 - Walleyes are having a difficult time producing in Wisconsin lakes - these fish are declining because of water temperature changes and global warning 38:30 - Use a fly that looks like bluegill and is not bigger than 6 inches 39:50 - One of the most effective flies for muskies is the Big Green 41:00 - Bill recommends the Cortland Ghost Tip fly line but only for springtime - but in September, Bill recommends a Compact Intermediate fly line 43:25 - Bill casts behind the fish's tail and animates the fly a little to get the fish's attention 53:40 - The biggest musky they landed was close to 40 pounds and it wasn't hooked - the fly was way inside that fish's throat 57:00 - Bill talks about 75-80 feet casting distances of open lake fishing 59:30 - Wisconsin's got thousands of lakes - within a half-hour around Bill, there are about 5000 lakes 1:00:25 - Bill builds and sells Northwoods Inflatables Pontoon Raft - 2 man and 3 man 1:01:42 - Wisconsin's got a DNR website where you can look up whatever lake you want and it'll tell you all about it - access, fish population, etc. 1:05:00 - Bill recommends Chippewa Rods 1:06:15 - We talk about conservation and Trout Unlimited 1:07:55 - Bill used to play basketball at the University of Wisconsin - he was a power forward with The Badgers and used to play with Carl Pickens and Danny Lure Fly Fishing Wisconsin Conclusion with Bill Sherer Bill and I talked about musky fly fishing in Wisconsin. I am amazed at how different the approach is to catching these fish. I learned a lot for sure. Although I'm not sure if I'm prepared for muskies, this is definitely going on the bucket list. Hopefully, I could try fishing them with Bill down the line. Have you ever tried fishing for muskies? Let me know in the comments about your experience. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/319

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/312 Presented By: Dette Flies, Reyr Gear, Bearvault, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tom Tietze, jeweler and headman of the Artisan Workshop, shares his story of how he became a jeweler. An amazing story that started with what he felt was a "disaster" led him to find his purpose in life. Find out how Tom makes custom fish jewelry and sea life designs through gold and silver smithing. Tom talks about how his hero, Jacques Cousteau, inspired him to become passionate about marine biology. He put the two things he loves together (sea life and jeweling) and so he makes very unique sea life jewelries. Tom also teaches about the wonderful art of jewelry-making around Portland Oregon. He's been doing it for 40 years and wants to pass on his skills through apprenticeship before he retires. Another artist with an unbelievable passion for his craft - Tom Teitze, rhymes with pizza! Fish Jewelry Show Notes with Tom Tietze 05:50 - The Chinook trout and salmon ring 06:15 - Tom can make a customized ring based on the fish you want him to copy - he talks about the process 07:25 - Tom has been making rings for 40 years now 08:05 - The brook trout ring 08:21 - Some people use the chinook ring as their wedding ring 12:35 - The silvers that are available nowadays have better quality - there's silver that's alloyed with germanium where it doesn't tarnish easier than regular silver and it's much hard. There's also one that's called continuum silver - this one is as hard as gold 13:41 - The average wedding ring in gold is about $1000-$2000, continuum silver costs $400-$800, and germanium silver costs $200-$400 18:15 - Tom likes the challenge of making a new species that you want on a ring 20:00 - Tom used to work for spectrum design jewelers for 10 years and worked for different shops in Portland - he can also do platinum work 21:30 - Tom started training an apprentice now so that he can pass on his skills before he retires as a jeweler 23:15 - Tom offers some workshops in Portland area to teach people about his art 24:23 - Tim Flagler was on the podcast at WFS 279 25:58 - Check out The Artisan Workshop website to connect with Tom 29:47 - Tom talks about Jacques Cousteau - how it influenced him in the early days 36:44 - With every purchase you make from Tom, he will donate 20% of the earnings to Trout Unlimited 39:48 - Wetflyswing.com/catseye is where you can see what Tom was talking about 40:30 - Tom recommends visiting the Multnomah Arts Center in Portland - they have classes 41:00 - RioGrande.com is a provider of jewelry making tools - Ganoksin.com is also a great resource, a network of jewelers that mentor each other 42:20 - Tom will take a trip to Montana with his family and will be taking some trout pieces to connect with some galleries there - if you know someone from Montana who's in the art industry, you can refer Tom 44:19 - Ray Troll was on the podcast at WFS 299 Fish Jewelry Conclusion with Tom Tietze Tom Tietze shared his story of how he became a jeweler. We found out how Tom makes custom fish jewelry and sea life designs. Tom talked about how he put the two things he loves together (sea life and jeweling), making unique sea life jewelries. Tom wants to pass on his skills through apprenticeship before he retires. An artist with an unbelievable passion for his craft - Tom Teitze, rhymes with pizza! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/312

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/288 Presented By: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Togens Fly Shop, Fly Fishing Film Tours Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Nick Pionessa, a professional fly tier from New York takes us on a journey today of becoming a full-time production fly tier, tying over 100 dry flies for trout a day. We hear about the story of how he got started fly tying and eventually made a living out of it. Nick walks us through some of the most effective and requested dry fly patterns. This episode is loaded with a bunch of dry fly tying tips. You're going to want to stop what you're doing and get on your workstation while listening to this. Discover Nick's Top 5 Dry Fly Patterns! Learn from a pro to become a pro. If you're passionate at fly tying, you're going to love this one! Dry Flies for Trout Show Notes with Nick Pionessa 04:13 - One of Nick's first fly rods is an Eagle Claw fly rod 04:28 - Nick took a fly tying class in high school with Jim Keech 05:15 - He does a little guiding in the great lakes 06:00 - Rick Kustich used to own a fly shop in Albion Oak Orchard, NY - his partner Bob Morrisey gave Nick his first fly tying order 10:37 - When Nick worked in a fly shop, he tied 100 trout flies a day 18:15 - Tim Flagler was on the podcast at WFS 279 and he shared some great tips on fly tying 20:01 - Nick's flies go as far as Alaska 21:27 - Last year, Nick's most popular fly was the Peacock Emerger 26:26 - Parachute Spinner 31:59 - Nick describes his technique in tying the Peacock Emerger 35:19 - Nick describes the Para-Spinner technique 36:46 - Most of Nick's parachute patterns have poly yarn material for the wing 39:55 - Calf tail is his least favorite material to work with 40:55 - The Disabled Dun Hendrickson 46:47 - If Nick could only have one dry fly, he would choose the Sparkle Dun (Craig Matthews original) 48:52 - One of the dry flies that Nick fished with the most is the Yellow Bodied Stimulator 50:10 - The Thorax by Mike Lawson lost some of the points that its originally known for 55:06 - The big no-nos in fishing the fish that are actively spawning 58:10 - For steelhead, Nick tied and used the Bill Spey a lot 1:01:40 - Collins Hackle in New York is recommended for the second time - Tim Cammisa recommends them too 1:02:30 - Nick gives some tips on tying small dry flies You have to see what you're doing - have proper magnification, proper visibility, wear glasses if necessary Use proper thread If you're a beginner tier, use half of what you started with as far as the material - try to keep everything as thin as possible Get some good photos of the actual bug that you're trying to make a fly pattern of Be as familiar as you possibly can be with what you're trying to imitate 1:03:30 - For threads, Nick recommends Veevus 16/0 1:06:34 - Nick describes how he does his shanks Dry Flies for Trout Conclusion with Nick Pionessa Nick Pionessa, a professional fly tier from New York told us his story of how he became a full-time production fly tier, tying over 100 flies a day - how he got started fly tying and eventually made a living out of it. Nick mentioned some of the most effective and requested dry fly patterns. We discovered Nick's Top 5 Dry Fly Patterns! Now we feel so much more motivated to get on that vise. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/288

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/285 Presented By: Anglers Coffee, Dette Flies, Trxstle, Fly Fishing Film Tours Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Cammisa from Trout and Feather is back on the podcast for the second time to share some updates on what he's been up to since 2018. Tim has a new book that we dig into and he breaks down the materials for fly tying that he recommends and can actually score today. His new addiction is making short edutainment videos about fly fishing on TikTok and they're pretty good! Discover Tim's Top 5 Materials for Fly Tying - how you can use them to tie patterns that work well. Tim also talks about his Iceland trips that you can take part in this year. And did you know that Dave once tied a fly on Tim's YouTube channel? Keep scrolling to check it out! Another celebrity fly tier on the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing show! Materials for Fly Tying Show Notes with Tim Cammisa 03:14 - Tim Camissa was on the podcast for the first time back in 2018 at WFS 025 04:34 - Tim recently published a book through Stackpole Publishing called Fly Tying for Everyone, published in July 2021 05:11 - Tim makes edutainment videos about fly fishing on Tiktok - check them out and follow! 09:06 - Uncle Cheech from Fly Fish Food was on the podcast at WFS 263 10:21 - Jay Nichols, publisher of Headwater Books, fly fishing editor for Stackpole Books, Northeast Field Editor for Fly Fisherman magazine, encouraged Tim to write the book 14:01 - Jay suggests that Tim should have a Perdigon pattern in the book - here's what Tim's Perdigon looks like 14:24 - Shawn McQuade from the YouTube channel, McFly Angler was on the podcast at WFS 262 14:31 - Tim Flagler from Tightline Productions was recently on the podcast at WFS 279 16:14 - Here's a video of Tim tying an Articulated Streamer 16:53 - Gunnar Brammer is great at tying Articulated Streamer patterns - Tim seeks advice from him 17:27 - There's a section in Tim's book dedicated to one of Devin Olsen's flies - Devin was also on the podcast at WFS 043 21:31 - The first UV resin that Tim used was the Solarez Bone Black Dry 28:26 - Tim uses GSP threads on a regular basis - he recommends Nano Silk by Semperfli 31:16 - Tim is an ambassador for Semperfli threads 32:34 - Tim follows Son Tao on Instagram 34:00 - Tom Whiting produces quality hackles - Tom was on the podcast at WFS 115 34:24 - Collins Hackle from New York 34:32 - Tim used to work with Clearwater Hackle 35:29 - Tim tells the story of the time when he didn't believe Bill Keough's advice about a material - Mr. Keough owns Hareline Dubbin 37:01 - What Parachute Adams using a Klinkhammer hook looks like 41:38 - Tim was on the Orvis Podcast on Dec 2021 - click here to listen to that episode 43:56 - Antron vs Zelon? Tim use them both depending on his goals 50:37 - Tim describes Hanak hooks as the "Ferrari of hooks" 54:54 - Reach out to Tim via his website TroutandFeather.com if you need some help calibrating your rod, line, leader, tippet, setup 57:05 - Tim shifted from 5x to 6x tippet - then again shifted to 7x because that's what Pat Wise uses (though he uses 5x to 7x depending on the water) 1:01:34 - Tim uses Slotted Tungsten Beads for his Euro Nymphs 1:05:12 - One of Tim's mentors is George Daniel - George wrote a book about nymph fishing 1:06:46 - Tim plans to write another book 1:09:20 - Tim tells the story of his Iceland experience 1:11:34 - Fish Partner provides lodge for Tim and the crew in Iceland 1:13:08 - Dave was on Tim's YouTube channel where he tied a Benevolent Dictator Fly - scroll down to watch that video! 1:17:29 - Tim tells the story of when people made memes about him Materials for Fly Tying Conclusion with Tim Cammisa Tim Cammisa shared some updates on what he's been up to since 2018. We dug into his new book and discovered some fly tying materials that he recommends - the Top 5 Fly Tying Materials for patterns that work well. Tim talked about his Iceland trips and how we can take part in it this year. He also told us about his edutainment TikTok videos about fly fishing. Comment on one of Tim's YouTube videos and you will surely get a reply from him! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/285

I frequently get questions about CDC or Cul de Canard, a special feather found on ducks that makes very effective dry flies, emergers, and nymphs. What is it? Where does it come from? Why is it so special? What kinds of CDC are there, and how do you use it? And when fishing these flies, how do you treat them. My friend (and friendly nemisis from our monthly fly-tyig tie-offs) Tim Flagler [46:41] and I tell everything we know about CDC and its uses. I hope this answers many of your questions. In the Fly Box this week, we have great tips from listeners and questions, including: A tip for fly fishers who suffer from arthritis Would it be better for me to take lessons on the water or hire a guide? What are the best saltwater knots? How do I avoid hitting myself and other people in the boat when fishing a heavy streamer? Tips from a listener on repairing old bamboo rods, and advice for finding them at tag sales and reconditioning them How do I pick up small hooks and beads that I drop off my tying table? Can I overline my 3-weight fiberglass rod by two line sizes for fishing small streams? Advice from a listener on cleaning and maintaining cork grips What do you wear under electric socks? Can I take some old flies and add a parachute to them? What do you recommend I tie with all these game bird feathers I have been saving from my hunting trips? When do you use wire, and when do you use beads on nymphs? Do stocked fish push wild fish out of their normal places? How do I keep my Elk Hair Caddis wing from rotating after I fish them for awhile?

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/279 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Anglers Coffee, Dette Flies, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Flagler, one of the most unique and cleanest fly-tying channels on YouTube is here today to tell the story of how Tightline Productions came about by accident. Find out which of his videos is the most popular and which one he hates the most. Tim tells us his goal for his YouTube channel and how you can help him reach it. Discover Tim's top 5 tips for fly-tying whether you're a beginner or advanced fly tier - who he first learned from and why he loves watching other people tie flies. This is an awesome one with a celebrity fly tier! Tightline Productions Show Notes with Tim Flagler 06:12 - Tim and Joan started Tightline Productions in 1998 07:10 - Tightline Productions published their first YouTube video in 2009 20:30 - The Blood Knot is their most popular video 21:22 - Tim hates his Muddler Minnow video 23:28 - Don Bastian is amazing at tying wet flies 32:08 - Tim highly recommends using magnifiers when fly tying 33:22 - Tim recommends daylight light 42:12 - Evan Brant from Sideling Hill Hackle produces quality materials on his farm 43:19 - John Rohmer Simi Seal 44:26 - Paul Beel's Yellow Meanie 45:12 - Paul Beel was on the podcast at WFS 129 49:09 - Lefty's Deceiver is one of Tightline Production's most viewed video 56:41 - Tom Rosenbauer was on the podcast at WFS 063 59:26 - Tim learned to tie from Tom Rosenbauer 1:01:03 - Phil Monahan was also on the podcast at WFS 259 1:04:24 - Tim teaches fly tying at Shannon's Fly & Tackle Shop in Califon, New Jersey with a bunch of other big names in the industry 1:11:05 - Tim has been surfing since he was a teen - and into other hobbies as well 1:13:01 - TightlineVideo is the best place to connect with Tim - just comment on one of his videos and mention that you heard him on Wet Fly Swing Podcast - be sure to subscribe! Tightline Productions Conclusion with Tim Flagler Tim Flagler from Tightline Productions told us the story of how the YouTube channel came about by accident. We found out which of his videos is the most popular and which one he hates the most. Tim told us his goal for his YouTube channel and how you can help him reach it. We discovered Tim's top 5 fly-tying tips for the beginner or advanced fly tier - who he first learned from and why he loves watching other people tie flies. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/279

Interview starts at 32:13 We’ve done a bit with trout Spey on the podcast, but never one specifically on flies for trout Spey.  Luckily, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, who produces the best fly tying videos, has become a trout Spey addict and in the podcast he talks about tactics and tying special patterns for Trout Spey. In the Fly Box this week, we have the following tips and questions: When king salmon move into a pool, do they push the resident trout around? During high water, do trout swim around a lot? A great tip on tilting your head for better glare reduction with polarized lenses Are long-shank hooks a good or bad idea for pike fishing? Why aren’t there more white trout flies? Why is it tough to catch trout in the Northeast during the winter? What advantages does a 10-foot 8-weight H3 rod offer over a 9-footer? I have heard that a heavier rod helps you land bigger fish.  Won’t a lighter rod offer better tippet protection? Is there one line that will work for both Lake Texacoma and Gulf Coast salt water? Is UV resin toxic?  Does it have a strong smell?

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/94 Shawn Holsinger from Holsinger's fly shop gets into some fly fishing and fly tying tips with a focus on his local stream including the Little Juniata River.  We get into Euro Nymphs, stone flies and the Holsinger story. Shawn shares some euro nymphing tips, how to get more efficient and is rule of thumb on proportions.  FYI - It's pretty much half of what you think it'll be.  Shawn stresses technique in fly tying over just copying the pattern. Show Notes with Shawn Holsinger Update Links and Time Stamp: (https://wetflyswing.com/94) Here is one of the Euro Nymphing podcasts with Devin Olson. The Beach Body Stone and Hot Spot Stone are two good Euro Nymphing stoneflies. The Bugs and Beards Podcast is hosted by Shawn where they talk fly tying. Pocket Guide to Pennsylvania Hatches by Charlie Mack Trout Boomer and the Little J, by Bill Anderson, also the book Fly Fishing the Little Juniata River is good. The Waltz Worm is a simple and effective pattern along with thread body flies. Shawn has a bunch great youtube tying tutorials, but he recommends the Turd Stone and hot spot stone to start. Kelly Galloup was on in this podcast and has some great videos on fly tying consistency. Josh Miller and Gordon Vanderpoole are two big influences for Shawn. Rick Hafele was on the podcast in this episode and noted that you should have a nice selection of 16 to #20's. Joe Humphries was on the podcast in this episode and talked about the importance of breaking your wrist while camping. The Drake Cast episode and note on competition fly fishing. UTC 140 is Shawn's goto thread and he admits that he pulls Tim Cammissa, Tim Flagler, Jim Misiura, Mac Flies, and Fly Fish Food are all people that were noted by Shawn as good resources for fly tying. The Renzetti Traveler is the goto vice. You can find Shawn at Holsingers fly shop or on youtube here. Music Highlight in this Episode Alabama - 40 Hour Week Videos Noted in the Show The Turd Stone - Tied by Shawn Holsinger hot spot stone - Tied by Shawn Holsinger Conclusion with Shawn Holsinger Shawn Holsinger shares some great insight and tips in this episode including his turd stone, the hot spot stone and how to improve your fly tying game this year.  He makes a great point to get out and meet new people if you want to take it to the next level. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/94

This week, back by popular demand is Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, who is one of the best fly-tying teachers around and also produces the best tying videos on the Internet (like our One-Minute Fly Tying Tips, available on Orvisnews.com or in the Orvis Learning Center.)  Tim and I talk about great new patterns and old patterns that should be resurrected, as well as taking old patterns and incorporating modern materials into them.  We also discuss that state of fly-tying today, which is probably more exciting than at any other time in history because of the great interchange of ideas in places like Instagram and You Tube. In the Fly Box this week, we have some great questions and suggestions: Suggestion on how to keep your split shot from sliding down the leader Suggestion on how to remove water from dry flies that won’t cost you a cent! Do nymphs work all season long?  What method should I start with? Should I do anything to maintain my old Orvis Green Mountain outfit? What do you think of foam posts for parachute flies? How do I catch rolling tarpon in deep water?  How can I catch gar on a fly? Can I use big streamers on small streams in Central New York? I like short rods.  Should I get the 6-foot Superfine Carbon or 6/12-foot Orvis Superfine Glass rod? Can I buy the right Comparadun hair online?

To continue our celebration of flies with the Giant Fly Sale, this week I have a long talk with Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, maker of the finest tying videos on the web. This is always one of the most eagerly awaited podcasts of the year, and it’s also one I look forward to because I enjoy talking to Tim about fly tying and always learn so much from him. I get a lot of questions about material substitutions, so what Tim and I decided to do was to take six popular flies, dissect them material by material, and recommend our favorite substitutes for each step. Here are the flies we include: Parachute Adams Clouser Minnow Prince Nymph Woolly Bugger Tunghead Zebra Midge Drunk & Disorderly Deceiver (we had to put one complicated pattern in there) In The Fly Box this week, we have the following questions: How do I keep split shot from sliding on my small diameter tippet Why do I keep losing fish? How do I get a tiny Baetis nymph deep? When is an indicator better than a Euro nymphing rig? What is a Cuda Tube? How do feeder streams affect fishing in a lake? What rod would be best for smaller streams in the East? Why could I not catch trout on a Zebra midge when there were midges all over the water later in the day? A terrific suggestion from a listener on how to turn a landing net into an insect seine by using panty hose How should I fish scuds in a spring creek? What is meant by “big streamers” as opposed to “small or medium streamers” and what line sizes work best with them.

Tim Flagler is widely considered among the top fly tying instructors in the world. With a YouTube channel of over 60K subscribers and millions and millions of views, he is recognized in the industry and among his peers as a true leader. In addition to his own website, YouTube and Vimeo channels, you can find his work on the Orvis blog, and the MidCurrent and Trout Unlimited websites.  Along with his wife Joan, Tim runs a full scale video production company called Tightline Productions. At The Fly Fishing Shows he is sought after as a Featured Fly Tier, gives seminars and runs small group classes for those that want more personalized instruction.   What’s easy to see is how accommodating Tim is with his teaching. I often see him at the shows at his table at the end of the day, working with a show attendee one-on-one answering their questions and offering that personalized attention. Here is how to connect with Tim and follow his channels: https://www.youtube.com/tightlinevideo https://vimeo.com/user3412872 https://www.tightlinevideo.com Follow the Fly Fishing Show at:   https://flyfishingshow.com

This week’s podcast is my annual bull session with Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Instead of us picking a topic, we decided to ask listeners for questions. We both field questions on making a dubbing noodle out of short-fibered dubbing (along with a bunch of other tips on dubbing), choice of articulations for jointed flies, mono weed guards on bonefish flies, black vs. gold beads on nymphs, consistently reproducing patterns, proportions in cutting hair and fur, mixing dubbing to imitate specific insects, the differences between various types of natural dubbings, and discussions on what makes a “good” hackle feather. And of course we ramble a bit. But that’s what fly tiers do when they have an hour to kill. We went on so long that there’s no fly box this week. Just one long fly box, and all about tying.

I am betting that this week’s podcast will be one of the most popular of the year. Entitled “Rare, Unusual, and Under-Utilized Fly Tying Materials” it’s an interview with superb videographer and fly tier Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. As typically happens with us, we go off on some crazy tangents but it’s all about fly tying and it gets a bit geeky. Which I have found that lots of our listeners enjoy. And if that’s not enough, the Fly Box covers carrying a second rod on the river, picking hackle capes, DT vs. WF lines (again!), fall-spawning rainbows, casting leaders with heavy flies and weight on them, midging trout during the winter, night-fishing tips, and fluoro vs. nylon for tippets.

By very popular demand, this week I have Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions as my guest and we ramble about—guess what?—fly tying.  But not all tying, in fact I think we talk as much about winter trout tactics as we do winter fly patterns.  But I know after this podcast I have a half dozen new flies I want to try in the coming season.  Also, in a longer-than-usual Fly Box section this week (hopefully to make up for not having many podcasts in December) we talk about sharpening scissors, tying the Adams, hooking fish, 10 fly-fishing books I recommend, caddis nymphs, knots for tube flies, UK wild trout, carrying a second rod while wading, and lots more.

  This week I ramble a bit with fly tying expert Tim Flagler, the hands and the voice behind those great Tightline Productions you enjoy every week.  We did intend to talk about material substitutions and we do, but we also go off topic here and there.  Also in this week’s Fly Box:  Does one spooked fish ruin an entire pool?  Can I start right out fly fishing in salt water with no other fishing experience?  How do I avoid a rat’s nest in the sink when cleaning my fly line? How to become a commercial fly tier.  Best materials for parachute wings.  And, finally, advice from an experienced commercial airline pilot on how to travel with fly tying materials without being pulled out of the security line.

  It’s still fly-tying February, with our Fly Tying photo contest going on, plus 20% fly tying materials on our web site and in our stores.  So although I do answer a question about poly leaders in lakes and one on whether to take a spinning rod when fishing with a 10-year-old, most of it is about fly tying, and should be helpful to anyone from a total novice to advanced tiers.  I know I learned a number of very cool tricks in my interview with Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions (who does our awesome weekly tying videos).  In the Fly Box, I also answer questions about hook quality, wool for fly tying, what to use for Comparadun wings, fly quality, and some theories about why we attach certain materials to a hook.  I apologize in advance—Tim and I ramble quite a bit, but with a fly tier of Tim’s caliber the ramblings are interesting and educational.