#945 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/945

Presented By: AVC Rig, TroutRoutes, Jackson Hole Fly Company

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Drew Evans of House of Fly returns to the podcast to share why carp may be one of the most underrated gamefish in fly fishing—and why they offer some of the best preparation for chasing bonefish, redfish, and other saltwater species. Drawing from years of experience fishing Idaho's rivers and traveling to the flats, Drew explains how sight fishing for carp builds the casting, presentation, and fish-spotting skills that translate almost anywhere in the world.

The conversation also explores choosing the right fly line, matching rods to your casting style, improving the double haul, and planning bucket-list steelhead trips into Idaho's remote Sheep Ranch. Along the way, Drew shares practical tips for reading carp behavior, building confidence on the flats, and discovering new fisheries when trout season slows down.

#945 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/945

#944B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/944B

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory

Paul Bowen has spent over 50 years fly fishing and tying flies throughout eastern Idaho. From the South Fork of the Snake to Henrys Lake, Hebgen Lake, and a variety of lesser-known reservoirs, he's developed a reputation for effective stillwater patterns and thoughtful fly design. This conversation covers his favorite lake tactics, fly modifications, and the long-running Eastern Idaho Fly Tying Expo.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/944B

944 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/944

Presented by: Blue Bonefish Lodge, Drifthook Fly Fishing, AVC Rig

Some rivers don't reward bigger boats. They reward smarter access.

Water Master Rafts have built a reputation for helping anglers reach water that bigger boats often can't. In this episode, Rich Stuber joins me to share the story behind the company, how he went from employee to owner, and why portability has become such a big part of the way many anglers fish today.

We get into what makes Water Master boats different, from their unique design and welded construction to rowing, fins, stability, and fishing rivers solo. Rich also shares some insights from his home waters in Montana, including the Bitterroot River, Salmonfly season, and a few surprises showing up in the fishery these days.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/944

#943 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/943

Presented By: On DeMark Lodge, Pescador on the Fly, Togiak River Lodge, Jackson Hole Fly Company

In this episode, Davy Wotton discusses why many anglers are missing fish before their flies even land. While most anglers focus on casting farther, Davy argues that shorter, more controlled casts in traditional wet fly fishing often result in better presentations and more fish caught.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/943

#942 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/942

Presented by: AVC Rig, TroutRoutes, Stonefly Nets, Drifthook Fly Fishing

Sponsors: https://www.wetflyswing.com/sponsors/

Matt Thornton shares the story behind Wilderness Calling and how a simple conversation about conservation funding turned into one of the most ambitious steelhead research projects currently underway. We dig into satellite telemetry, Oregon steelhead fishing, Alaska guiding, and the challenge of understanding fish that spend most of their lives far from shore.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/942

#941B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/941B

Presented By: Gallatin River Lodge

A successful Montana fly fishing trip isn't just about choosing the right river—it's about building the right experience. Kathryn Bartlett, General Manager at Gallatin River Lodge, shares how thoughtful planning, flexible scheduling, great guides, and a comfortable home base can transform a fishing vacation into something much bigger. For anglers looking to explore Montana's legendary waters while still enjoying everything the region has to offer, Gallatin River Lodge provides a unique starting point.

#941B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/941B

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Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Stonefly Nets, Fly Fish with me Utah

What does it take to keep producing nine-pound trout year after year?

In this episode, we're heading to Henry's Lake with Kevin Skenandore of the Henry's Lake Foundation. Kevin has spent decades fishing these waters and is now helping lead conservation efforts aimed at protecting and improving one of the West's most iconic stillwater fisheries.

We talk about the new Feed the Fish program, how volunteers are restoring spawning habitat in tributary streams, and what water temperature and oxygen levels mean for trout survival. Kevin also shares some of his favorite stillwater tactics, including leech and chironomid setups that consistently produce fish on Henry's Lake.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/941

#940 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/940

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory

Phil Rowley and Darren Huntsman share why Henry's Lake remains one of the premier stillwater fisheries in North America. More importantly, they explain how the techniques taught during the Henry's Lake Stillwater School can help anglers improve on lakes everywhere.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/940