The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

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 are some show links, I'm sure I'm forgetting some but here ya go.
Connect with Red's :
Website: https://www.redsflyfishing.com
YouTube Channel: Red's Fly Shop - YouTube
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redsflyshop/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redsflyshop 
Email: staff@redsflyshop.com
Phone: (509) 933-2300 
 
Knots:
Clinch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR_X8XC6aC8&t=4s
Triple Surgeon's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2JzpfEnZFM
Perfection Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYAPQDDmKs4
Non Slip Mono Loop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zgwa2-lod_U&t=1s
 
Sink Tip Lines (all): https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/sinking-fly-lines
RIO Elite Predator: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/sinking-fly-lines/products/rio-elite-predator-streamer-line
SA Sonar Trout Express: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/scientific-anglers-sonar-trout-express
 
Full Sinking Line (most popular model): https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-sub-surface-elite-camolux
 
Flies Mentioned:
#1 Streamer(s)
https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rainys-hibernator-sz-8
https://redsflyfishing.com/products/meat-sweats-streamer-jighead-sculpin-by-rio
 
Fly Line Video (includes sink tip information):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8pIyc8iX-o&t=88s
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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 things relevant to anyone listening, yet informative enough for someone that may want to join this trip someday.
Helpful Links:
Trip Info:  https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/patagonia-fly-fishing-adventure
Sage R8 Fly Rods: (I used this rod the entire trip) https://redsflyfishing.com/products/sage-r8
RIO's Ground Beetle:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rios-ground-beetle-great-cantaria-beetle-for-patagonia
RIO's Purple Para Wulff: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/para-wulff-purple-dry-fly
Tim's Beetle:  https://redsflyfishing.com/products/tims-beetle-terrestrial-dry-fly-by-umpqua
Fishpond Wind River Backpack: https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fishpond-wind-river-roll-top-backpack-shale
Fishpond Jackalope Rod Tube: https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/fly-rod-and-reel-cases/products/fishpond-jackelope-rod-travel-tube
 
 
 
 
 
 

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@redsflyshop.com and put Podcast Q in the subject line.  
 

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. 
 
Gear Mentioned on Podcast: 
 
Simms Kispiox Fingerless Mitt - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/simms-kispiox-fingerless-mitt
Taco Bag - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/simms-taco-bag
Korker's Devil's Canyon Boots - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/korkers-devils-canyon-boot
Loon Tip Topper Indicators - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/loon-tip-toppers-3-pack
Line Cleaning Towelette - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/rio-fly-line-cleaning-towlette
Fishpond Lumbar Pack - https://redsflyfishing.com/products/fishpond-thunderhead-submersible-lumbar
Simms Wading Staff - https://redsflyfishing.com/collections/wading-staffs
 
Destinations Mentioned
 
Baja Roosterfish Trip - https://redsflyfishing.com/pages/baja-roosterfish-trip
 
 

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

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 here on the Yakima River.

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 Podcast on what I learned down there. 

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

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/playlist?list=PLnbCO-ebD8CS5GyqR6N9cNgzMzKeLUmaz