Swing Integration

About this episode

The episode discusses unconventional methods of swinging flies for bass and trout, emphasizing fun and efficiency.

I am not an expert in swinging flies in the most orthodox sense of the concept. In fact, I've never made any kind of presentation to steelhead in the Pacific Northwest or Atlantic salmon. However, I have swung wet flies in ways that might not draw the ire of purists. But none of that is what I'm talking about today. The weird uncle of that noble tactic, swinging streamers and nymphs for bass and trout is a little less dignified but a whole lot of fun. And, if you're more about pragmatism and less about fun, it is more efficient. Today I share three ways to swing flies at your local river. It doesn't take any special gear or a lot of practice. Just get out there and swing away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: I

Topics covered

• fly fishing
• swinging flies
• streamers
• nymphs
• bass fishing
• trout fishing

Keywords

• swinging flies
• wet flies
• steelhead
• Atlantic salmon
• local river
• fishing techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Pacific Northwest, Atlantic

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