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Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Dave from the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Blog interviews the biggest names in fly fishing and fly tying today. He digs out all of the best fly fishing tips and tricks to help you understand how to choose the right gear, find fish, present the fly, discover new patterns and much more. Find out about new rods, lines, techniques, knots, tying tools and unheard of tips along with great stories about life and the times of some of the most knowledgeable guides, shop owners, and fisherman from around the world. Season 1 covers all things steelhead fishing. Better understand topics like spey casting, nymphing vs. swinging flies, intruders, finding fish, conservation and finding new waters. Come join us for the current season and share the stories and great memories told by amazing people.

WFS 454 – Bass on the Fly with Mark Middleton – Kayak Fishing, Events, and Family
byDave Stewart, Mark Middleton

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/454

Presented By: Dette Flies, Stonefly Nets, Bearvault, Togens Fly Shop

Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors

Today we have a special guest, Mark, who is not only a talented angler and a Navy veteran but also turns out to be my long-lost cousin. So we start off the conversation by discussing our family connection. We talk about how he volunteers for Project Healing Waters by helping veterans by tie flies and fishing with them.

Mark shares with us his experience being on a Navy ship and then delves into his love for kayak fishing. We also talk about the Kayak Fishing Northwest events in Oregon and Idaho and a walkthrough on how we can sign up for them. Mark then talks about how they get prepared for the KFNW tournament and breaks down his top 5 flies for smallmouth bass. We wrap up the episode by talking about my dad, Doug Stewart, and what he admires most about him.

Show Notes with Mark Middleton

03:55 – Mark’s stepfather was my dad’s cousin. We talk about our family connection.

11:07 – We talk about how he was introduced to Project Healing Waters. Now he helps veterans tie flies and fish with them.

12:30 – We had Beau Beasley on the podcast where we talked about the new book that he was working on which has 40 powerful stories from veterans with traumatic pasts. We got emotional on that episode, it was really touching.

15:30 – Mark talks about his experience being on a Navy ship.

18:55 – Mark talks about kayak fishing. He’s got a Hobie kayak he uses when fishing in big lakes.

22:55 – We talk about Kayak Fishing Northwest events in Oregon and Idaho and how you can sign up for them.

29:15 – We talk about how using a sounder or finder helps in Stillwater fishing.

31:15 – Mark talks about how they get prepared for the KFNW tournament.

38:30 – Mark breaks down his top 5 flies for smallmouth bass:

1. Simi Seal Leech 2. Baitfish Brush 3. Popper 4. Wooly Bugger 5. Damsel or any bug imitation

39:28 – We talk about fishing the Umpqua and the Payette Rivers.

42:50 – They have a training event coming up at KFNW that will be held in Henry Hagg Lake. You can check their schedule and sign up for the event here. 

48:18 – Mark feels younger when he joins these tournaments and he gets to spend time with his son Mark Jr.

54:55 – We talk about my dad, Doug Stewart. Mark calls him every once in a while to check on him. Mark tells us what he admires most about my dad.

1:02:35 – Mark and his wife are going to Alaska in July. He noted a video that shows the exact trip that they’re taking. Watch below.

1:06:25 – We noted my dad’s book, The Practical Fly Fisher: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Fly Fishing.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/454

WFS 454 – Bass on the Fly with Mark Middleton – Kayak Fishing, Events, and Family
WFS 454 – Bass on the Fly with Mark Middleton – Kayak Fishing, Events, and Family
May 25, 2023
Dave Stewart, Mark Middleton
Traveled #7 – Top Lakes in Idaho with Darren Huntsman – Stillwater Fly Fishing, Henry's, Hyde
May 24, 2023
Dave Stewart, Darren Huntsman
WFS 452 – Angling Oral History Project with James Thull – Trout, Salmonids, MSU Library
May 23, 2023
Dave Stewart, James Thull
Skeena Spey School Bonus Announcement – Last Day and Live Event
May 22, 2023
Dave Stewart
WFS 451 – Simon Gawesworth on Spey Lines, RIO Products, Skagit and Scandi
May 18, 2023
Dave Stewart, Simon Gawesworth
WFS 450 – Trout Unlimited Canada with Lesley Peterson – Bull Trout, Cows & Fish, 50 Years
May 17, 2023
Dave Stewart, Lesley Peterson
WFS 449 – Skeena Steelhead Spey School with Brian Niska – Finding Fish, Spey Tips, Eco Boost
May 16, 2023
Dave Stewart, Brian Niska
Bonus Skeena Steelhead Spey School Giveaway Announcement – Win a Trip and Gear
May 15, 2023
Dave Stewart
Littoral Zone #4: Pyramid Lake Fly Fishing with Nico Sunseri and Phil Rowley – Pyramid Fly Co, Giant Lahottan Cutthroat Trout
May 11, 2023
Dave Stewart, Phil Rowley, Nico Sunseri
WFS 447 – Fly Fishing Honduras with Cam Gordon – FishHound Expeditions, Log Jam Productions, Alaska
May 10, 2023
Dave Stewart, Cam Gordon
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