The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Episode 12 - Trout Spey with Tom Larimer

We chat trout spey gear, strategy, lifestyle, and the new Loomis IMX PRO short spey rods with Tom Larimer and Jacob Zirkle from G Loomis.  Trout spey is an awesome way to fish, but also hone your two-handed casting skills. 

Episode 11 - Fly Fishing Is Hunting

Fly fishing and hunting are very similar sports. One compliments the other and both allow the participant to insert themselves into the cycle of life. 

Episode 10 - Public Water Spring Creek Rainbows, Largemouth Bass, and Brook Trout... in ONE DAY!

We fished 3 amazing destinations yesterday all in one day.  It was a great trip fishing for big Rainbows at Rocky Ford, Largemouth Bass, and a local creek with our sons.  

Episode 9 - Griswolds Go To Yellowstone!

Took the whole family to Yellowstone last week.

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.