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