The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Episode 8 - Fly Fishing Dorado in Baja

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 about rods, fighting fish, casting, and presentation for Dorado. 

Episode 7 - Layering for Success - Gearing up with Simms Fishing Rep Troy Lichttenegger

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

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

Episode 5 - Guide Banter and Ascension Bay Wrap Up

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 season. We share ideas, strategies, and experiences that hopefull you can learn from.

Episode 4 - Dirty Water.... What Shall We Do?!!

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 the benefits of high runoff and how to alter your strategy.  

Episode 3 - How to PLAN a Great Fly Fishing Trip

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 reflect on some great trips... and a few bad ones.  

Episode 2 - Day 4 - Fly Fishing in Ascension Bay Mexico

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!  Lots of variety on these flats. I love James' perspective on working with the guides and tips for new anglers on how to have a successful trip.  

Episode 1 - The Bonefish Virgin Fishes Ascension Bay

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 advice from a first time flats angler.