Jason Shemchuk, Author at WADEOUTTHERE

WOT 212: Fly Tying Salmon Flies and the South Fork of the Snake River with Ken Burkholder

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Fly Tying Salmon Flies and the South Fork of the Snake River with Ken Burkholder (Ep. 212)

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Ken Burkholder, from Boise, Idaho. Ken grew up playing music and fly fishing. Growing up in a musical family, with two older brothers to drive him to the river helped him live his early years doing what he loved: practicing the oboe, and fly fishing. After eventually earning his masters in the oboe at Northwestern University, the mountains called Ken back. He put his passions to work as a member of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra in his hometown in the winter, and a fly fishing guide on the South Fork of the Snake River in the summer… living his dream for over thirty five years. Ken is also a signature tyer for Fulling Mill. We discuss tying salmon flies and golden stones, problem solving on the vise for beginners, and the South Fork of the Snake River.

On September 10, 2024 • By Jason Shemchuk

WOT 211: Line Management, Tag Flies, and the Upper Green River with Pete Erickson

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Line Management, Tag Flies, and the Upper Green River with Pete Erickson (Ep. 211)

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Pete Erickson, from Boise Idaho. Pete grew up fly fishing in Washington state and exploring the surrounding mountain lakes. After college, he became a guide on the Upper Green River, in Wyoming, while also teaching high school English. Pete has been a competitor for team USA in the competitive fly fishing world and is a rod designer for Echo. We discuss Pete’s experience learning and fishing in Tuscany, Italy, the Upper Green River, line management tips for nymphing and dry fly fishing, and Pete shares his progress into the outdoor wellness space in the coming years.

On September 10, 2024 • By Jason Shemchuk

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Hopper Fishing Tactics and Adjusting to Dramatic Weather Changes on the Yellowstone River with Evan Keene (Ep. 210)

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Evan Keene from Livingston, Montana. Evan fell in love with fly fishing after his father took him on a fishing trip to Alaska after high school graduation. From then on he was learning all he could about the sport while making the drive from his home state of Tennessee to fish the Little Red River in Missouri as much as possible. Finally, Evan took a job in Montana, that got him out on the river more often, and eventually into the guiding business. Now, Evan is in his first year of running his own fly shop, Hatch Finders, in the Yellowstone Valley, with his close friend and business partner. We discuss summer hopper fishing, adjusting to dramatic weather changes that bring snow and rain, as well the Yellowstone River.

On August 22, 2024 • By Jason Shemchuk

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Nymphing Rigs, Directional Control, and the Eagle River with Duane Redford (Ep. 209)

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Duane Redford. Duane began his love of fly fishing and tying as a youth in the mountain lakes of Arizona. He moved to Colorado in 1982, where he became a teacher and a coach, as well as an avid angler. When his coaching days were over, Duane became a full time guide for Minturn Anglers, in the Vail Valley, and immersed himself in his passion for the water. Today, Duane continues to teach through fly fishing. He has written several books and creates content for his YouTube channel. We discuss approaching a new river, interpreting and obs erving water, directional control throughout the drift, and the Eagle River.

On August 14, 2024 • By Jason Shemchuk

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Danny Lane Part 2: Dry Fly Fishing The Henry’s Fork (Ep. 208)

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Danny Lane from Idaho Falls, Idaho. Danny grew up fishing in the ponds around Boise as a child and became fascinated with fly fishing early on. After leaving his hometown for a change of pace, he finally found himself in the fly shops and rivers of Eastern Idaho, when his wife’s job brought them to the banks of the Henry’s Fork River. Danny was guiding shortly after and is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants. In Part Two of our talk we discuss the Henry’s Fork River, tactics and techniques for dry flies, and Danny’s unique artwork. After leaving his hometown for a change of pace, he finally found himself in the fly shops rivers of Eastern Idaho, when his wife’s job brought them to the banks of the Henry’s Fork River. Danny was guiding shortly after and is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants.

On August 7, 2024 • By Jason Shemchuk

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Danny Lane. Part 1: Fly Design and How Your Dry Fly Rides with Danny Lane (Ep. 207)

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Danny Lane from Idaho Falls, Idaho. Danny grew up fishing in the ponds around Boise as a child and became fascinated with fly fishing early on. After leaving his hometown for a change of pace, he finally found himself in the fly shops rivers of Eastern Idaho, when his wife’s job brought them to the banks of the Henry’s Fork River. Danny was guiding shortly after and is a signature fly tier for Umpqua Feather Merchants.

On July 31, 2024 • By Jason Shemchuk

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Kubie Brown Part 2. Caddis Flies and Pitfalls of Stocking Trout (Ep. 206)

In this episode we WadeOutThere for Part Two of our conversation with Kubie Brown from Southwest Montana. Kubie grew up with an obsession for fishing that often led to solo fishing excursions in the streams, rivers, and lakes of Vermont and New York. His literature and creative writing studies led him to work as a reporter and later an editor for a local newspaper. Kubie quit his job as editor to take a job as a sales associate at Orvis, which later led to casting and fly tying instructing.

On July 24, 2024 • By Jason Shemchuk

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