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Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Dave Stewart
Released: 2023-05-18
© Copyright: Wet Fly Swing Media - Your Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Resource | 2017 - 2021
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479 Episodes
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Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2023-05-18
© Copyright: Wet Fly Swing Media - Your Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Resource | 2017 - 2021
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Simon Gawesworth on Spey Lines, RIO Products, Skagit and Scandi

Simon Gawesworth on Spey Lines, RIO Products, Skagit and Scandi

Show Notes:   Presented by: Sponsors:   Simon Gawesworth is back on the podcast to drop some spey knowledge bombs all day long. We're going to discover which spey line and tip you need for trout and steelhead this year. We find out...
Time: 55:11
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/451 
Presented by: Angler's Coffee
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors 
Simon Gawesworth is back on the podcast to drop some spey knowledge bombs all day long.
We're going to discover which spey line and tip you need for trout and steelhead this year. We find out what Simon's schools look like and we get a rundown of what event you'll find Simon this year. We also dig into his new role at Far Bank.
RIO Products, Skagit, and Scandi Show Notes with Simon Gawesworth
3:46 - Simon tells us what has been keeping him busy. He transitioned from Brand Manager in RIO to Education and Engagement Manager for Far Bank.
4:54 - He describes the trips and programs they conduct at Far Bank.
7:59 - He talks a bit about that time he'd been in Skeena Spey Lodge.
9:00 - He differentiates a fishing school from a clinic.
10:42 - He tells more about the Skeena Spey Lodge.
11:53 - We talk about their transition to online video education.
12:58 - Just last year, they released the second season of their education series. You can access their videos here.
15:40 - We dig into rods. For steelhead, he recommends a 7wt or an 8wt.
16:50 - He recommends what fly lines to use for a 12 or 13 ft 8wt rod. He mentions their 550gr and the 575gr Skagit lines and RIO Scandi.
19:50 - I ask about running lines. He says that the low-stretched shooting lines are the best for hooking and landing a fish.
27:57 - He encourages listeners to check their video on how to choose a sink tip.
28:55 - I ask him about the story behind the T tips.
30:26 - We dig into the RIO Skagit Mow Tips.
34:45 - We talk about trout spey.
38:03 - He compares the Skagit vs Scandi on casting.
42:41 - He tells about the biggest struggle that he has observed among people learning to cast.
45:33 - I ask him if he is interested in doing casting competitions.
47:29 - He shares his love for traveling.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/451
Episode ID: 1000613499222
GUID: 3498deea-66e3-4651-ab42-bda0752aee3f
Release Date: 18/05/2023, 14:30:00

Description

Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and much more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from around the world. Season 1 covers all things steelhead fishing. Better understand topics like spey casting, nymphing vs. swinging flies, intruders, finding fish, conservation and finding new waters. Come join us for the current season and share the stories and great memories told by amazing people.

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