Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

#918 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/918
Presented By: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho, Togiak River Lodge, Montana Fly Fishing Lodge
Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors
In today's episode of In the Bucket podcast, Brian Niska is joined by Adrienne Comeau and Eric Leininger for a candid conversation on what really drives success in steelhead fishing. What starts with fly choice and presentation quickly shifts into a bigger discussion around uncertainty, experience, and how much control anglers actually have on the water.
Eric shares a perspective shaped by years of guiding—that in certain conditions, especially when water temperatures are right, many of the details anglers focus on may not be as critical as they seem. Adrienne adds her experience from the river, highlighting the role of confidence, instinct, and pattern recognition, while also recognizing the randomness that shows up time and time again. Together, they unpack the balance between what we think we know and what remains unpredictable—and why that tension is part of what keeps steelhead fishing so compelling.
#918 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/918

917B Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/917B
Presented by:  Togiak River Lodge
Losing fish after a solid grab happens more than people talk about. You feel the eat, the rod loads up, maybe even a head shake, and then it's just gone.
Floyd Carter is back to break down what he's been seeing all season, from the Olympic Peninsula to Togiak. They get into what an actual take feels like, when to stay patient, and when it's time to hit it. They also dig into the loop vs drag debate, how small changes might keep fish pinned, and why even experienced anglers are still figuring this out in real time.
If you've been losing fish and can't quite figure out why, this one will hit close to home.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/917B

#917 - https://wetflyswing.com/show
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In this short solo episode, Dave shares a spring check-in and gives you a look at everything happening behind the scenes at Wet Fly Swing right now.
You'll hear about the launch of a new show, Hunting with a Fly with Rick Kustich, plus updates on the growing podcast network including In the Bucket, The Great Lakes Dude, and The Littoral Zone. Dave also breaks down what's coming next with the Fly Fishing Bootcamp this summer and how you can get access to live sessions and replays.
He also talks about upcoming hosted trips across North America (with some new saltwater opportunities), what's happening inside the Wet Fly Swing Pro community, and how you can get early access to trips, live sessions, and more.
This episode is also your chance to help shape the future of the show. Dave is looking for honest feedback—what you want more of, what's working, and where things can improve.
If you've been listening for a while or just getting started, this is a quick way to get up to speed on everything going on—and where things are headed next.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/916b
Musky fishing has a way of forcing you to evolve. You can put in the hours, make good casts, fish the right water—and still feel like you're just missing something. In this episode, we break down a true musky fly fishing playbook with Rick Kustich, built from years of refining what actually works.
This isn't theory. It's a look at the exact adjustments Rick has made since writing his book—and how those changes have led to more consistency and more big fish.
If you want to tighten up your approach and fish more efficiently, this one hits the key areas.

#916 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/916 
Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho  
Fishing big bugs isn't just about throwing something large at the bank and hoping for an explosion. What really matters is precision, realism, and getting that fly exactly where it needs to be.
In this episode, I sat down with Ken Burkholder to dig into the details that separate a decent drift from one that actually gets eaten. We get into fly design, fishing tight banks, and why small tweaks can make a big difference when fish are locked in. Ken brings decades of experience from the South Fork of the Snake, plus a deep background in fly design with Fulling Mill. This one covers everything from stoneflies to cicadas and a whole lot in between.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/916