Joe Rotter and guide Skyler Lancaster break down practical, easy-to-use tips for fall trout fishing: managing slack and mends, choosing indicator depth, when to use unweighted nymphs with split shot, and how to set the hook for streamers. They also cover wading strategy and scouting, tightline nymphing basics, simple fly-tying ideas (like a plain sculpin), […]
Joe Rotter sits riverside with Hayden Williams for a wide-ranging Tuesday’s Tippets: a salmon trip full of pinks, smoking fish, and a near-Chinook hook-up leads into an in-depth look at swung flies and trout spey. Hayden shares why he loves the swing, his early two-handed rod story, and the inspirations behind his “War Pig” sculpin […]
Joe Rotter and guide Steve Joyce break down practical, easy-to-use fishing tips for the fall transition — from skateable crane-fly techniques and trout spey basics to carp, bass and redfish strategies. They discuss flip-flop flows on the Yakima, gear and leader choices, where to focus your casts, and how to make the most of tough […]
Welcome to the MEND podcast! Dive into a sponsor-free, ad-free fishing experience as we continue with our series, Tuesday’s Tippets. In this episode, our host explores the world of fly fishing with one of the Pacific Northwest’s most renowned guides, Leif Kvinsland from Red’s Fly Shop. Discover captivating stories, expert tips on mastering fly fishing […]
Join host Joe Rotter for a new edition of the MEND podcast from Red’s Fly Shop, where the only promise is uninterrupted, ad-free discussions. This episode kicks off the ‘Tuesday’s Tippets’ series, where Joe, along with Red’s staff member and travel manager, Eric Nickum, dive into effective and relevant fishing tips for the current season. […]
Join Joe Rotter from Red’s Fly Shop as he takes you on a journey through his fishing escapades of the spring and summer. In this episode of the MEND podcast, Joe shares his adventures, from bass fishing with his sons on a secret river to enjoying quality family times on the water. Discover the nuances […]
In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Kilby of RIO Flies to dive into the art and science of fly design. Patrick shares his approach to creating innovative patterns, the rigorous testing process he uses to ensure they perform on the water, and the key attributes that make a fly truly effective. We also […]
In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Kilby of RIO Flies to dive into the art and science of fly design. Patrick shares his approach to creating innovative patterns, the rigorous testing process he uses to ensure they perform on the water, and the key attributes that make a fly truly effective. We also […]
Join Joe Rotter of Red’s for an exciting episode of the MEND podcast, recorded from a remote location in Buenos Aires after a thrilling trout fishing trip in Argentina’s Chebut province. Over six days, Joe explores diverse fisheries, fishing everything from lakes to rivers and spring creeks, focusing uniquely on the gear that powered his […]
Join Joe Rotter of Red’s for an exciting episode of the MEND podcast, recorded from a remote location in Buenos Aires after a thrilling trout fishing trip in Argentina’s Chibut province. Over six days, Joe explores diverse fisheries, fishing everything from lakes to rivers and spring creeks, focusing uniquely on the gear that powered his […]
