Podcasts by The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Episode 60 - Shop Manager Bob, Dallas, and Joe // Baby Tarpon in Campeche, MX from 2023-04-25T14:33:12

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.

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Episode 59 - Trout Spey and Other DIY Stuff from 2023-03-30T10:13:47

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 w...

Episode 58 // Misc. Q and A and Discussions on Sink Tip Lines from 2023-02-16T10:00:26

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 a...

Episode 57 // Always Learning New Trout Stuff in Patagonia from 2023-02-02T13:24:38

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 thi...

Episode 56 // Trout Fishing Listener Q and A from 2023-01-14T09:01:44

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@redsflysh...

Episode 55 // New Year, New Gear. from 2023-01-04T12:03:07

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. 

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Episode 54 // Winter Fishing and Moose Hunt Recap from 2022-11-30T10:04:53

Dallas Murrey joins me and we chat winter fishing and relive my Washington State Moose hunt. 

Episode 53 // Podcast is BACK. Streamer to Nymphs Double Threat Angling from 2022-11-03T09:32:48

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 ...

Episode 52 // Lesson From Chilean Patagonia // Beetle Fishing and Tips for Home Water Trout from 2022-02-07T11:52:46

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 ...

Episode 51 // Big Casts, Big Fish, Big Rods // Full Spey from 2022-02-03T05:21:43

Link to full blog article with line selection tips and charts - https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/post/how-to-select-spey-...

Episode 50 // Trout Spey Mistakes from 2021-10-19T15:30:26

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/playl...

Episode 49 - Fly Fishing is Hard from 2021-05-24T23:33:05

Episode 49 // Fly Fishing is Hard from 2021-05-24T16:33:05

Episode 48 // My Best Strike Indicator Rig from 2021-01-18T11:48:28

Episode 47 - Don't Forget About Your Indicator from 2021-01-14T14:41:34

Be sure to check out the blog, https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/

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Episode 40 - Patagonia Summary // Trout Mecca from 2020-02-29T12:26:34

Rivers, lakes, spring creeks, small rivers, glacial rivers, glacial lakes, good wine, brown trout and ADVENTURE.  This was one hell of a week, please listen to the recap here and follow the adve...

Episode 39 - The Vaunted Skwala Hatch from 2020-02-11T09:39:43

Link to Skwala Fly Patterns:

https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/skwala-stoneflies

Link to Our "S...

Episode 38 - I'm On a Boat! - You Need a Boat. from 2020-01-28T12:48:54

Anglers listen up.  You don't have to buy the latest and greatest floating device to have a great time on the water and productive fishing. Start small dream big. Borrow a damn canoe if you have...

Episode 37 - The Truth About Fly Rods from 2020-01-14T15:14:07

Learn the truth about rod weight, length, type, and style in this Podcast "The Truth About Fly Rods".  Here are links to some of the rods mentioned in the Podcast:

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Episode 36 - What You Need to Do This Winter from 2019-12-29T10:56:16

Get prepared for warming conditions this spring by evaluating where you are at gear wise and fly wise.  You'll thank me later.  Anglers should be capable of spontaneous adventures.

Are yo...

Episode 35 - Conquering Cold Water Trout from 2019-12-05T10:29:50

View Tackle and Links On the Powerhour Blog:  https://www.redsflyshop.com/blog/post/conquer-cold-weather-trout...

Episode 34 - Cold Weather Trout Spey and Euro Nymphing from 2019-11-25T16:24:22

As temps drop strategies must change. Here are some great tips for helping you have more success while trout spey fishing and Euro nymphing.

Episode 32 - 7X and BWO Hatches from 2019-11-06T10:21:36

What the hell is a BWO?  Find out about this insect and how to put trout in the net on these tiny dry flies on this episode. We'll deep dive into how to be successful with the little itty bitty ...

Episode 31 - Steelhead Strategies From This Past Weekend from 2019-10-29T09:16:43

Flies - https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/steelhead-salmon-flies?page=1

Episode 30 // 5 Nymphing Strategies by the Nymph Nerds from 2019-03-06T14:21:39

On a guide day in the winter one of our top guides and fishiest SOB on the planet, Craig Chittenden, sat down with me to talk about 5 different nymph fishing strategies and the pro's and con's t...

Episode 29 - Christmas Island Q and A from 2018-12-28T16:47:46

http://redsflyshop.com/christmas-island-hosted-fly-fishing-trips

On this episode, Bob Miller and I sit down ...

Episode 28 - Winter Strategies for Trout from 2018-12-12T16:25:54

Along with some general banter Joe rotter chats tips for catchin' some trout during the cold months.

Episode 27 - Fall Transitions, Trout Spey, and Tangles from 2018-10-10T07:31:16

Episode 26 - Advice for Fall Nymph Fishing from 2018-09-26T07:23:48

One of the keys to being successful in the fall is understanding "light line" nymphing.  The water is usually low, clear, and the turbidity of spring doesn't allow for the big heavy setups and s...

Episode 25 - My Favorite Terrestrial Dry Flies from 2018-09-01T12:59:08

Episode 24 - Become a Better Dry Fly Fisherman from 2018-08-29T05:44:16

It seems as though dry fly fishing is becoming a lost art. No longer do anglers spend days, weeks, or even years mastering the art of a stealthy presentation with a dry fly.  Nowadays we just cl...

Episode 23 - World's Best Rainbow Trout Fishing Kamchatka from 2018-08-02T11:50:29

Best. Fishing. Ever.  This trip is really spectacular. We'll be personally hosting these each summer, so if you have EVER thought about doing this trip please click the link and get more images ...

Episode 22 - At a Bar in Mexico... Pardon the Language from 2018-06-28T14:06:53

At a the hotel bar in Mexico we chat about the happenings of the week.  Excuse my language, I was excited and a had a couple of drinks.  Our crew had a killer trip to fish the Sea of Cortez this...

Episode 21 - Trout Tackle Talk from 2018-06-02T07:00:02

Come explore a guide's tackle bag and listen to what secrets are inside this thing.  We'll chat about flies, tools, floatant, indicators, and more.  Helpful links to some products:

Fishpo...

Episode 20 - ESN Tackle Basics from 2018-05-08T14:03:54

Let's make this simple.  Euro Style Nymphing (dead drifting nymphs without a float/indicator) is damn effective. So much so every competitive fisherman does it!  The problem is getting started c...

Episode 19 - Wisdom of the Guides& Rendezvous IX Preview from 2018-03-05T06:53:52

On this episode we review a few things from the weekend's Trout Spey clinics and the fishing from the week, along with a preview of the Red's Rendezvous IX coming up on April 20th - 22nd, 2018. ...

Episode 18 - Wisdom of the Guides - Gary LaFontaine from 2018-01-31T09:22:57

This is a great book!  I just love the quotes and the amazing knowledge of these ol' fellas in this book.  I'll be doing about one of these a week and I hope you enjoy listening to me quoting th...

Episode 17 - Fishing Report, Q& A, Rendezvous from 2018-01-19T15:49:01

Today I share a local fishing report and answer lots of questions including some good ones about spring bass fishing.

Episode 16 - Switch and Spey Line Confusion from 2018-01-16T07:15:58

Episode 15 - Spey vs. Switch Rods - What's the diff? from 2018-01-12T06:59:28

There are many misconceptions about "spey vs. switch rods".  What's the difference?  In this Podcast I'll disect the difference between the two and try to help listeners make some strategic deci...

Episode 14 - Q and A - Listener Questions! from 2018-01-05T15:51:09

Here I am.  Q and A for the listeners and I attempted to answer everyone's questions.  I'll be making another post next week and we'll get a few more questions answered and "Mend" your fishing h...

Episode 13 - Guide Competition and Fringe Season Fishing from 2017-11-29T12:07:38

Today I sit riverside with Steve Joyce, one of the owners and founders of Red's, and we recap the "Red's Guide Shootout" or something like that. Not sure exactly what we were doing yesterday but...

Episode 12 - Trout Spey with Tom Larimer from 2017-09-27T19:29:45

We chat trout spey gear, strategy, lifestyle, and the new Loomis IMX PRO short spey rods with Tom Larimer and Jacob Zirkle from G Loomis.  Trout spey is an awesome way to fish, but also hone you...

Episode 11 - Fly Fishing Is Hunting from 2017-08-25T16:10:15

Fly fishing and hunting are very similar sports. One compliments the other and both allow the participant to insert themselves into the cycle of life. 

Episode 10 - Public Water Spring Creek Rainbows, Largemouth Bass, and Brook Trout... in ONE DAY! from 2017-08-16T15:53:09

We fished 3 amazing destinations yesterday all in one day.  It was a great trip fishing for big Rainbows at Rocky Ford, Largemouth Bass, and a local creek with our sons.  

Episode 9 - Griswolds Go To Yellowstone! from 2017-07-13T00:08:52

Took the whole family to Yellowstone last week.

Episode 8 - Fly Fishing Dorado in Baja from 2017-06-29T23:18:56

Fly fishing on the Sea of Cortez is big fun, especially when you go with bunch of fun couples.  We fish for Dorado, Roosterfish, Yellowtail, Sea Bass, and a bunch of other species.  We also talk...

Episode 7 - Layering for Success - Gearing up with Simms Fishing Rep Troy Lichttenegger from 2017-06-15T15:32:17

Proper layering and attire is so critical in your success as an angler.  Get outfitted right and you'll have more fun on the water, fish longer, and catch more fish. 

Episode 6 - The MEND - All About Mending with Steve Joyce from 2017-06-14T11:16:51

It's all about the MEND people. MEND it.

Episode 5 - Guide Banter and Ascension Bay Wrap Up from 2017-04-04T10:51:24

Today I get together at the Back Edddy Bar, which is inside Red's Fly Shop, and chat with my good friends Shan, James, and Craig about our fly fishing trips to Ascension Bay Mexico this last sea...

Episode 4 - Dirty Water.... What Shall We Do?!! from 2017-03-17T13:42:28

Spring Runoff. Yuck. Its all part of the fly fishing life and today we'll interview Steve Joyce, founder and managing owner at Red's Fly Shop on HOW to deal with muddy water. We'll talk about th...

Episode 3 - How to PLAN a Great Fly Fishing Trip from 2017-03-15T10:37:49

Today we interview one of our long time guides and friends, Shan Sedgwick and talk about how to plan a grea trip.  We swap some old stories and do a lot of joking around about days of old and re...

Episode 2 - Day 4 - Fly Fishing in Ascension Bay Mexico from 2017-03-11T16:27:05

Day 4 summarizes lots of action for the "Bonefish Virgin" on his first trip to the flats of Ascension Bay.  At this point we had encountered Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Barracuda, and Jacks...

Episode 1 - The Bonefish Virgin Fishes Ascension Bay from 2017-03-11T08:00:40

On this episode we chat with James St. Claire after Day 1 fishing in Ascension Bay. It was his first trip, making him a "Bonefish Virgin".  He seals the deal on multiple Bonefish and shares advi...