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Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastTraveled #32 | Norman Maktima on Coaching Team USA, Euro Nymphing & San Juan Tactics812 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/812 Presented by: Visit Idaho Today we’re hanging out with Norman Maktima: world champ fly angler, guide, and all-around fishy guy. Norman grew up in Pueblo tradition, fished his way onto the international stage, and knows how small details can make a huge difference. In this episode, he shares tips on reading water, watching for subtle changes in water levels, and selecting flies that work well in both competition and everyday fishing. We also get into how to stay sharp when every single cast might be the one.
2025-09-101h 22
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastFly Fishing Stillwaters & Euro-Nymphing with Norman Maktima (Episode 348 Re-Release)#788 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/788 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors This summer, we’re bringing back a favorite from the archive—originally released as episode 348, this conversation with Norman Maktima is packed with stillwater insights. Norman, a Team USA fly fishing competitor and guide at High Desert Angler, shared a deep dive into stillwater strategies—from euro-nymphing tactics to lake structure, fly line selection, and subtle boat positioning tips. Whether you're working leeches, chironomids, or just trying to improve your game, Norman brings the technical know-how with a grounded, fishy vibe. We also hear ab...
2025-07-231h 30
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastFly Fishing Stillwaters & Euro Nymphing with Norman Maktima - High Desert AnglerShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/348 Presented By: Bearvault, LakeLady Custom Rods, Reyr Gear, Zoe Angling Group Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Norman Maktima, competitive angler from Team USA, shares a number of tips on fly fishing stillwaters, euro nymphing, and casting. Norman tells us how he fished his way up from the Youth Team to representing Team USA in international competitions. We discover how to analyze a lake before getting started, how the loch style can be more effective, and also how to fish buggers and leeches. He a...
2022-08-041h 31
Living From HappinessLiving From Happiness, June 15, 2016, Fly-fishing on the Pecos!Oh boy, this is a fun show, featuring Norman Maktima, from Hopi/San Felipe Pueblo/Laguna Pueblo ancestry, and member of the U.S. National Flyfishing Team (soon to be competing in his 10th World Championship Team Flyfishing competition).
2016-06-3028 min