The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast

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Fly fishing artist and writer Jason Shemchuk talks with other fly fishers about their unique journey into fly fishing, the rivers they fish, and the tactics and philosophies they practice. For those who can never leave the river in their hearts, this podcast is dedicated to providing tools and ideas that help make a great fly fisher and better prepare us to make memories on the water that keep us coming back to Wadeoutthere.

Recent Episodes
  • WOT 244: Alex Emery - Part 2. Dry Fly Hatches on the Yellowstone River
    May 14, 2025 – 46:29
  • WOT 243: Alex Emery - Part 1. Tactics for Tackling Spring Run Off on Freestones
    May 7, 2025 – 01:09:33
  • WOT 242: Lake Fishing and Small Stream Techniques in New York with Loren Williams
    Apr 25, 2025 – 01:23:31
  • WOT 241: Smallmouth Tactics on the Huron River and Building a Team with Mike Schultz
    Apr 9, 2025 – 01:33:43
  • WOT 240: Winter Fishing the Arkansas River with Dallas Eastman
    Mar 26, 2025 – 57:50
  • WOT 239: Fly Fishing and Photographing Our National Parks with Jarob Ortiz
    Mar 19, 2025 – 01:38:45
  • WOT 238: Choosing Your River in Pennsylvania and the Pace of Wading with Bill Dell
    Mar 12, 2025 – 01:31:16
  • WOT 237: Raft and Wade Fishing the Arkansas River with MacKenna Stang
    Mar 5, 2025 – 01:21:39
  • WOT 236: Frank Landis - Part 2. Night Tactics and Techniques in Pennsylvania’a Trout Streams
    Feb 26, 2025 – 01:02:22
  • WOT 235: Frank Landis - Part 1. Switching Leaders and Dry Fly Techniques in Pennsylvania
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:03:15
  • WOT 234: Humility and the Under-Appreciated Elements of Fly Design with Patrick Kilby
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:27:09
  • WOT 233: Winter Steelhead Tactics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with Brad Petzke
    Feb 5, 2025 – 01:41:03
  • WOT 232: Bull Trout and Glass Fish Art with Martin Gerdin
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:28:57
  • WOT 231: From Dry or Die to Nymphing, Tactics for the Catskills with Chris Gallagher
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:18:47
  • WOT 230: Colby Crossland - Part 2. Dry Fly Tactics and Techniques on the the Green River
    Jan 15, 2025 – 52:38
  • WOT 229: Colby Crossland - Part 1. Dry Fly Tactics and Drift Boat Tips on the the Green River
    Jan 8, 2025 – 01:02:31
  • WOT 228: The Best of 2024 - Part 2
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:17:10
  • WOT 227: Vermont's Brooks and Other Fisheries with Willy Dietrich
    Dec 18, 2024 – 01:07:27
  • WOT 226: Dave Hurley Part 2. Sight Fishing Michigan's Fresh Water Flats
    Dec 11, 2024 – 01:18:03
  • WOT 225: Dave Hurley Part 1. Surf Fishing in San Diego
    Dec 4, 2024 – 56:45
  • WOT 224: Prospecting with Dry Flies on the South Platte River with Levi Lambert
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:21:54
  • WOT 223: Doing the Work in Fly Fishing with Steve Schmidt
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:18:29
  • WOT 222: Less is More Casting Lessons and the Lower Deschutes River with Mary Ann Dozer
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:23:24
  • WOT 221: Dec Hogan Part 2. Swinging Flies for Steelhead on the Surface and Finding Art in Fly Fishing
    Nov 6, 2024 – 56:00
  • WOT 220: Dec Hogan Part 1. Methodical Steelhead Tactics for Winter and Summer
    Oct 30, 2024 – 55:48
  • WOT 219: Asking Questions, Knowing Your Why’s, and Urban Fly Fishing with Pablo Signori
    Oct 23, 2024 – 01:40:00
  • WOT 218: Western Spring Creek Tactics and How to Tie Flies Fast with Jan Axtell
    Oct 16, 2024 – 01:24:37
  • WOT 217: Swinging Wet Flies, Wade Fishing, and the Green River with Heidi Lewis
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:25:07
  • WOT 216: Jake Villwock Part 2. Smallmouth Fly Design and Frog Flies for Trout in Pennsylvania
    Oct 2, 2024 – 57:01
  • WOT 215: Jake Villwock Part 1. Smallmouth Tactics in Pennsylvania.
    Sep 25, 2024 – 01:22:48
  • WOT 214: Spinner Fall Tactics on the Missouri River and Observation From the Center Seat with David Payne
    Sep 18, 2024 – 01:24:21
  • WOT 213: Wyoming Trout Streams on Horseback and Building Community Through Casting for Recovery with Missy Sprouse
    Sep 11, 2024 – 01:11:58
  • WOT 212: Fly Tying Salmon Flies and the South Fork of the Snake River with Ken Burkholder
    Sep 4, 2024 – 01:07:19
  • WOT 211: Line Management, Tag Flies, and the Upper Green River with Pete Erickson
    Aug 28, 2024 – 01:29:15
  • WOT 210: Hopper Fishing Tactics and Adjusting to Dramatic Weather Changes on the Yellowstone River with Evan Keene
    Aug 21, 2024 – 01:26:09
  • WOT 209: Nymphing Rigs, Directional Control, and the Eagle River with Duane Redford
    Aug 14, 2024 – 01:29:21
  • WOT 208: Danny Lane. Part 2: Dry Fly Fishing The Henry’s Fork.
    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:03:06
  • WOT 207: Danny Lane. Part 1: Fly Design and How Your Dry Fly Rides
    Jul 31, 2024 – 01:00:06
  • WOT 206: Kubie Brown Part 2. Caddis Flies and Pitfalls of Stocking Trout
    Jul 24, 2024 – 48:30
  • WOT 205: Kubie Brown Part 1. Problem Solving with Streamers and Diversity in the Adirondacks
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:09:10
  • WOT 204: The Best of 2024 - Part One.
    Jul 10, 2024 – 01:50:40
  • WOT 203: Missouri's Blue Ribbon Trout Fishing with Casey Callison
    Jul 3, 2024 – 01:21:22
  • WOT 202: The Five Basics of the Casting Stroke with Maxine McCormick
    Jun 26, 2024 – 01:15:29
  • WOT 201: Sight Fishing, Solitude, and Fighting Trout in New Zealand with Jack Kingsborough
    Jun 19, 2024 – 01:22:23
  • WOT 200: Tying and Fishing Streamers as Physical Therapy with Christy McReynolds
    Jun 12, 2024 – 01:03:52
  • WOT 199: Nymphing Deep Pools and Experimentation with Jon Messinger
    Jun 5, 2024 – 01:38:20
  • WOT 198: Attention to Detail and Euro Nymphing Tactics with Devin Olsen
    May 29, 2024 – 01:21:43
  • WOT 197: Dry Fly Techniques, the Snake River, and Hosted Trips with Josh Gallivan
    May 22, 2024 – 01:31:55
  • WOT 196: High Mountain Creeks in Southwestern Colorado with Chelsey Christy
    May 15, 2024 – 01:15:01
  • WOT 195: Adjusting to Different Flows on the Yellowstone River and Streamer Tactics with James Mugele
    May 8, 2024 – 01:11:39
Recent Reviews
  • TheCap007
    Great Fly Fishing Podcast
    Love the content!
  • LittleWildTrout
    Too much host
    The host spends way too much time talking and interrupting guests.
  • gffdrtybu
    Outstanding podcast. Informative, intuitive, and approachable.
    I’ve listened to many of Jason’s podcasts, as well as others. I like Jason’s approach. His questions are intuitive and bring out the best from his guests. WOT is my first stop when looking for a podcast while I’m tying flies.
  • E Asato
    WOT is for me
    I listen to a few fly fishing podcasts that teach me about various aspects of the sport. They’re all valuable learning resources, but Wade Out There, in many ways, feels most like the one that is made for me. Jason asks great questions of his guests with humility and curiosity that help me learn the things I need to get over the hump of moving from beginner who occasionally has some luck to a more experienced and knowledgeable fly fisher that can rely on intention while staying open to new information on the water.
  • KHutch78
    Excellent fly-fishing podcast
    This is an entertaining, informative, and well-produced podcast about fly-fishing. It has joined my regular rotation of fishing podcasts that includes the Orvis podcast, the Troutbitten podcast, and the Southeastern Fly-Fishing podcast. As someone who has been an avid musician and fly angler since 8th grade, the recent episode with Chris Coole was especially enjoyable. Keep up the good work. Kerry
  • Jim H. CO
    Enjoying the WOT podcasts as I learn more about fly fishing
    I have enjoyed the podcasts, and appreciate Jason’s approach to having fly fishers tell their story re. getting in to fly fishing.
  • Pilates mom
    Wade Out There: a multi-faceted approach
    I stumbled onto the Wade Out There podcast as the host was interviewed on another podcast. Because of his flying background, I started following Jason. He does interviews, but from a perspective as an artist, family man, and non-professional. Very enjoyable and just a little bit different from other fly fishing podcasts.
  • bwstovall
    Thank you
    What an amazing way to learn and get more passionate. Love all the south platte content. Phil, Landon, pat and many more. Thank u.
  • Lisalilli2
    Great fishing interviews
    Just finished the interview with George Daniels. Having spent a day on the water watching George take the time to instruct young anglers it is clear he Gets It. These young entries to the water are the future of the stewardship of the resource. Just a few hours without the internet spent on a stream can change the way we think about our water and the abundance it holds. Thanks for keeping up the hard work putting a podcast out on a regular basis. Quality listening material with thoughtful questions in a long form format allows for a deep dive into subjects that have so much value to us all
  • Kart #8
    Great podcast for fly anglers!
    Love the variety of guests on the podcast, the amazing content, and highly recommended for anyone in the fly fishing community (or looking to get in).
  • Georgias19
    🎣🎣🎣
    Fantastic work as always, Jason. Thanks for bringing so many diverse guests onto the show!
  • Jlives145943?$42?$6
    Fantastic show!!
    This show is so easy to listen to! He finds the balance between technique and experience so the listener can just as easily learn a new skill as get lost in the imagery. So glad I came across this from Dads on the Fly.
  • Goose-43
    Podcasting at its best!
    Jason produces a top notch podcast! He invites knowledgeable guests whose passion for the sport motivate everyone to get out on the water. I really appreciate Jason’s humility and approach to fly fishing dispelling the myths that our sport is too difficult or too elitist for the average person. As a fellow veteran I respect that Jason continues to serve others by providing knowledge and techniques to further personal growth in fly fishing!
  • Anqhdvskabdksvdkvd
    Great podcast for fly fishers
    If you love fly fishing, you’ll enjoy listening to the Wadeoutthere podcast! I enjoy listening while on a long drive or tying some flies. You may learn a few things
  • cm1189
    Amazing!
    The best! Always a pleasure listening to this podcast. A ton of great info and amazing stories. Definitely my favorite 👍🏻
  • surfindaze
    Wot 102
    Great podcast with Daniel. I recognized the photo as I had fished that spot two days earlier while in MT. Every year I stop into Slide Inn but have never met Daniel, maybe next year. Love the comments on turkey hunting as it is my passion here in Az
  • Lonelymountainart
    Love it!
    Love the podcast! The variety always keeps you coming back. Very well produced and content for everyone no matter your type of fly fishing!
  • hallbergp
    WOT - Episode 94
    Another great podcast! I was pleased to hear about the Iron Freedom Foundation and their fly fishing program to rehabilitate veterans back into society.
  • Bea-la
    WOT Episode 92
    Trevor Smith is my favorite of the Troutbitten gang. He’s cerebral and incredibly articulate. Getting to hear just him break down his tactics and discuss his philosophy with regard to flyfishing and life in general was a treat. If you enjoy thoughtful discussion of some of the finer points of fly fishing for trout in Pennsylvania give this episode a listen. Keep up the good work Jason!
  • tjuth
    Give it a listen
    Host, Jason, brings in guests from all areas of fly fishing to discuss their fly fishing journeys and a few tips and tactics along the way. This podcast is super approachable for fisherman from beginners to seasoned anglers. Jason keeps the conversation interesting by asking great questions and adding his own insights.
  • Bryan @flyordieoutside
    Worth checking out
    The host, Jason interviews all kinds of interesting guests. Many that have been able to make a career out of flyfishing. (Something that I’m sure most of us envy). Many flyfishing podcasts make the sport seem like it’s only for the elite. Jason stays grounded, which helps novice like me get excited to spend more time on the river! Just a warning, once you listen you’ll be hooked!
  • Suffering Outdoors
    Great fly fishing podcast
    I love listening to the WadeOutThere Podcast. Great content on fly fishing strategies and techniques. The quality is always top notch!
  • Jhendy18
    Love it!
    I love this podcast! Always great! The episode with chad miller really resonated with me as I was also from central Indiana, fished and floated the tippecanoe, cataract falls, and sugar creek multiple times. I also moved to Arkansas like he was thinking about and now fish the little red river, white river and the local smallmouth and carp spots. Would love to go on a trip with chad some day!
  • Danimal46077
    One of my favs!
    Love the variety of guests Jason has on as well as his conversational interview style and energy.
  • Volanteaggie
    What a podcast!
    I spend a lot of time going to and from work, and have a lot of downtime at work as well, so podcasts are a must for me. I like the wide range of guests that Jason brings on and the audio quality and content are absolutely top notch. It’s gotten me back into tying flies and getting back out on the river fishing with my fly rod that I had shelved for almost a decade. I look forward to what the podcast has in store in the future!
  • KLYF75
    Jason has done it!
    Through the art of simple and honest conversation, Jason’s way of gaining insight from area experts on fly fishing is without par. In a time when much of the fly fishing industry still reeks of elitism, Jason has found a path through the noise to an incredibly enlightening podcast! From a recently retired CMSgt who appreciates this level of work.
  • TheAvidAngler
    Killer Interviews
    One of the best styles of interviewing in fly fishing. The host really knows how to dig deep and uncover more than fly fishing. I love relating to the guest in this way.
  • Jack.FlyFishing
    Awesome guests
    Jason has done a great job bringing on a variety of industry experts, highly recommend, I really enjoyed his episode with Steve Dally!
  • Kooliad1578
    Nice
    I really enjoy this podcast. Good conversations with a variety of folks. Keep up the good work Kelly
  • Hawg_24
    Wade Out There
    I absolutely enjoy everything about Jason’s podcasts! He has been fly fishing since he was a boy and offers amazing techniques as a literal pro. Yet, he is one of the most humble anglers i’ve seen. He’s always open to new ideas and truly values outside techniques. Not only do I learn how to fish better listening to him, I get to embrace the true engrained spirit of being a fly fishermen. Jason truly ATTACKs his passion!
  • 80470BB
    Outstanding!
    Best fly fishing podcast available! Jason knows his stuff & is wicked entertaining! :-D
  • meet the fish on their terms
    A podcast about the special but not elite sport that many of us love
    Wadeoutthere is a great podcast. Jason has assembled a rich and varied portrait of many different anglers. In addition to the fascinating stories and places, what really sets this podcast apart from other fly fishing podcasts is the host, Jason. He’s a genuine, kind, supportive, and welcoming interviewer. Happy to recommend a podcast that espouses the belief that fly fishing is special but not elite.
  • TobySMT
    Need better guests
    The recent kid from CO Was a tough listen. Flyfishing doesn’t always have to be humbling, poetic, inspirational, emotional and other hipster perspectives. Stay in CO if all you do is fish for the gram’.
  • seeeeaaaasnnnnnb
    Great listen
    This show is refreshing. Very humble vibes and lots of stories and tips from people that you might not otherwise get a chance to hear from. - Sean Witman
  • JMTS13
    Delivers Every Episode
    This podcast is amazing for everyone who is an angler. The content is always fresh and Jason does an amazing job finding guest from all walks of the fly fishing life. It’s a weekly listen and I can’t wait for every new episode!!
  • phil2259
    Love the podcast
    Always great conversations. Keep up the great work
  • Justin AOF
    Great listen
    Will make you a better angler no matter your skill level. Gives you ideas and sparks new interests. Lots of awesome tips and info! Well worth the listen, make sure to check it out!
  • Casey Callison
    Great Podcast!
    I love this podcast! It’s nice to hear some great voices of fly fishing get together to share knowledge.
  • GRiZN4STY
    Great podcast for the beginner looking to advance
    Awesome podcast. I really enjoy learning, while listening to a natural conversation unfold. Each story is interesting to listen to, and reflect on, as I go about my day-to-day. Each week I come away with new methods to try that I wouldn’t have thought of on my own. Thank you for helping take the sport to the next level.
  • ViNOFlyGuy
    Episode 50
    Great podcast! I really enjoyed the intro to tight lining with Mike! Great considerations for folks interested in guiding as well.
  • jim071
    Beautifully done podcast
    Jason gets some very intelligent guests to talk too and is the perfect thing to listen to on a longer car ride to a fishing spot!
  • bcsfish
    Very good!
    Great fly fishing podcast, lots in depth stories, tips an techniques from various locations. Give it a listen you won’t be disappointed.
  • Ksakas
    Bringing the best out of the fly fishing community
    The Wade Out There podcast has easily become my favorite podcast to listen to. Jason’s various guests bring not only educational value but also the depth of fly fishing and the anglers that pursue the sport. Covering presentations, flies, setups, gear, technique, etc, while also connecting us all to the beautiful reasons we began to fly fish in the beginning. If you’re looking for the true, passionate essence of fly fishing, you have come to the right place. Thank you Jason.
  • MatthewRose7
    Always excited for the next episode!
    Jason is a great interviewer, finding excellent guest, passionate topics, great fishing tactics. I feel more connected to fishing when I listen to this podcast. Jason and his guest keep fishing approachable. Whether you want good stories, fishing tactics or even projects, companies, connected to fishing this podcast is a must listen. Keep it up, Jason!
  • BenWalter22
    Amazing fly fishing podcast
    Jason does an amazing job with this podcast. Much different than the many others that are out there. Plus, he brings on guests that I have been wanting to hear from or covers areas I have been wanting to fish for quite some time!
  • vbflyfish
    Great episode with Dom
    The episode with Dom was top-notch content. Great preparation- it definitely showed and you could tell Dom appreciated it.
  • Flyfishingarcher
    Great Podcast
    Listened to an episode where they covered night fishing for a bit and that was enough to push me over the fence and try it. Glad I did, like learning to fish all over again. Keep the content coming!
  • j0387
    Love it
    As a “novice” fly fisherman, this podcast hits all the points. Great stories, awesome interviews, and multiple tips and tricks from reading water to fly tying. I can’t wait for WadeOutThere Wednesday every week!
  • Trestles
    Keeps me motivated
    Great listens. Loved the southwest Utah pod. Lots of info
  • lukemtz22
    Great listen
    Good podcast!!! Look forward to many more
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