Shows
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastHunting with a Fly Podcast - Fly Fishing for Apex Predators with Rick Kustich882 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/882 Presented by: Mountain Waters Resort, AVC Rig, Togiak River Lodge, TroutRoutes What if the hardest fly fishing in the world is not about numbers, but about patience, restraint, and waiting all day for one real chance? That is the game today's guest lives in. Rick Kustich is back on the podcast. Rick has spent decades chasing some of the toughest fish on the planet, from Great Lakes steelhead and giant muskie to Atlantic salmon and windswept rivers in Patagonia. He breaks down why strategy matters more th...
2026-02-111h 00
Ask About Fly Fishing - PodcastGreat Lakes Winter Steelhead - Chasing Chrome in the ColdRick Kustich is just getting started when icy winds sweep across the Great Lakes and most anglers pack it in, Rick shares his proven strategies for finding and catching winter steelhead in freezing conditions. Discover how these powerful fish adapt to the cold, what flies trigger their strikes, and the best techniques for slow, deep presentations when water temps drop near freezing. Whether you’re a die-hard steelheader or dreaming of your first chrome in the snow, Rick’s insights will help you turn winter’s chill into your hottest season yet.
2025-11-2000 min
America Outdoors Radio PodcastAmerica Outdoors Radio September 27, 2025This week's guests include
1. Rick Kustich, author of Modern Spey Fishing
2. Sam Soholt, the host of Field and Stream's new podcast, Legends of the Wild
3. An award-winning interview with Will Brantley about turkey hunters
www.americaoutdoorsradio.com
2025-10-1045 min
Fish UntamedHunting Muskies and Swinging for Steelhead, with Rick KustichRick Kustich is the Great Lakes Editor for Swing the Fly and an avid angler of both steelhead and muskies. In this episode, we talk about fishing for both species in New York, including how steelhead in New York compare to the other Great Lakes tributaries, what to do when the muskies aren’t biting, how Rick uses an overhand cast with a two-handed rod, and much more.Swing the Fly: linkInstagram: @rickkustichWebsite: rickkustich.comWaypoint TV ...
2025-06-191h 06
Hallowed Waters56: Great Lakes Part 2-Rick Kustich 2.0- Chasing Chrome SeriesJoin me as Rick comes back to further our discussion of the ever evolving Great Lakes steelhead fishery. Rick is one of the founding fathers of the Y2K new school of Great Lakes steelheaders. A fishery that has now encompassed all methods including the ever popular swinging flies’ spey style- don’t miss this one! Embrace-Elevate-Share-Evolve- most importantly be kind and humble. It’s not just about you- it’s all about the fish and the journey. Cheers! Do you enjoy the show? Please take a moment to like and leave a 5 star r...
2025-02-082h 05
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastHunting Musky with a Fly with Rick Kustich — New York, Great LakesShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/654 Presented By: Visit Helena, MT, Togiak River Lodge, Yellowstone Teton Territory, Waters West You may have heard of today's guest from the books and content he's written about spey and steelhead fishing. But did you know that he also has an amazing book on another hard-to-master species? Today, we'll walk through the biggest tips from this book so that you might have a better shot at a giant musky this season. Rick Kustich, author of Hunting Musky with a Fly, is here to share his top tips on...
2024-09-041h 09
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastMadison River Fly Fishing with Alice Owsley - Riverside Anglers, Dry Flies, MontanaShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/506 Presented By: Bearvault, Chota Outdoor Gear, Angler's Coffee, Stonefly Nets Alice Owsley of Riverside Anglers is our Madison River Fly Fishing guru today, and she's reeling in a boatload of wisdom. We unlock the secrets of Montana's most fished river, share tips for DIY angling adventures, and the different hatches out there. Hold on to your waders because it's time to ride the current of knowledge down the Madison River. Madison River Fly Fishing Show Notes with Alice Owsley 03:00 - Alice initially aimed to be...
2023-09-251h 15
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastSteelhead School 2023 with Jeff Liskay - Spey Casting, Steelhead Alley, Fly Fishing TipsShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/477 Presented By: Chota Outdoor Gear, Trxstle, Mavrk Fly Fishing, Daiichi Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jeff Liskay is back on the podcast to take us back into Steelhead Alley this year with some bonuses and a big trip! We talk about what you can expect for that trip to Steelhead Alley with me, Jeff Liskay, Rick Kustich, and a bunch of other anglers, and why you should be excited about it! Jeff shares some great tips on casting, gear setup, and how to have a great...
2023-07-191h 17
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastModern Spey Fishing with Rick Kustich - Steelhead Alley, Spey Nation, Lake ErieShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/476 Presented By: Yellowstone Teton, Togens Fly Shop, Waters West, Mavrk Fly Fishing Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors The one and only Rick Kustich is ready to blow our minds today with all things modern spey fishing and some exciting updates, including his latest book. We're diving deep into the spey game, uncovering the early players, and getting all the juicy details on how Rick works his magic with flies on the Lake Erie tributaries. Rick and his crew will be our guides for the upcoming Steelhead Alley, so...
2023-07-171h 18
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastFly Fishing for Atlantic Salmon with Topher Browne - Casting Tips, Swinging Flies, Arthur WoodShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/464 Presented By: Drifthook Fly Fishing, Waters West, BearVault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Join me and Topher on an exciting adventure into the world of Atlantic salmon fishing! He takes us to stunning rivers in Quebec and famous spots like Norway, where these magnificent fish are waiting to be caught. Topher will spill all the details about his epic fishing trips, like the time he reeled in a whopping 45 salmon in just one week! He's always up for a challenge and loves finding fish that give him a...
2023-06-191h 33Ask About Fly Fishing - PodcastModern Spey FishingSpey fishing has evolved from being traditionally used for salmon and steelhead to a wider scope of species including inland trout, smallmouth bass, and even saltwater game fish. Rick Kustich discusses presentation techniques for both two-handed and single-handed approaches to spey as well as lines and heads. Join us and learn about spey techniques and methods, and how spey fishing could fit into your fly fishing future.
2023-05-041h 26
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast9 Great Movies about Fly Fishing with Robert Thompson - Spey Daze, Musky CountryShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/323 Presented By: Bearvault, Reyr Gear, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Robert Thompson is here to take us on a wild ride, producing great movies about fly fishing. We discover how he found himself producing a number of full-length fishing movies focused on conservation, warm water, cold water - all forms of different species. We even dig into a few audio tips in this one and a talk about some of the gear he uses. We find out why he's faded a bit on the...
2022-05-241h 31
Hallowed Waters10: The Genesis and Evolution of Modern Great Lakes Steelhead Fly Fishing -Guest: The Mastery of Rick KustichThe podcast host: Matthew Supinski, shuffles-off back to Buffalo and his home waters of Western New York where he grew up and caught his first steelhead as a boy to talk all things Great Lakes Steelhead and Spey, Great Lakes fly fishing, their books and writings, New York Trout Streams, Lake-Run Browns, Lake Erie’s Steelhead Alley, British Columbia Steelhead, spey and tube fly designs…and so much more! If you are addicted to Great Lakes Steelhead; from Lake Superior to Lake Ontario, don't miss this 2 1/2 hour podcast!
visit us at hallowedwaters.com to learn more
2022-03-012h 19
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastTying Dry Flies for Trout with Nick PionessaShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/288 Presented By: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Togens Fly Shop, Fly Fishing Film Tour Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Nick Pionessa, a professional fly tier from New York takes us on a journey today of becoming a full-time production fly tier, tying over 100 dry flies for trout a day. We hear about the story of how he got started fly tying and eventually made a living out of it. Nick walks us through some of the most effective and requested dry fly patterns. This episode is loaded with...
2022-02-081h 19
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastKamchatka Fly Fishing with Will BlairShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/283 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Fly Fishing Film Tours, Trxstle, Togens Fly Shop Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Will Blair, the guy who's been leading Kamchatka wilderness trips for 25 years, breaks down the step by step on how to do a trip to Kamchatka. We find out why this place is so much different than Alaska, with lots of untouched waters you can explore today. Will shares the story of how he and his partner Victor started the lodge during a challenging time and now have one...
2022-01-252h 08
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastGrand Canyon Dory Adventures with Kelly NeuShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/278 Presented by: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee, Stonefly Nets Podcast Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Rick Kustich is here to dig back into Steelhead fishing tips and the Great Lakes. We find out how he came to write his first book on the Great Lakes - how his "Advanced" book came to be and which word he'd remove from the title if he could change it today. Kelly Neu is here to share her story of guiding on the Colorado River and her fascination with Riverdories. Kel...
2022-01-0656 min
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastAdvanced Fly Fishing Tips for Steelhead with Rick KustichShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/277 Presented by: Trxstle, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee, Stonefly Nets Podcast Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors/ Rick Kustich is here to dig back into Steelhead fishing tips and the Great Lakes. We find out how he came to write his first book on the Great Lakes - how his "Advanced" book came to be and which word he'd remove from the title if he could change it today. We talk about some of his previous books, plus the new book he's working on focused on Spey casting. Ric...
2022-01-041h 28
So Fly FishingEP 107 Rick Kustich, Steelhead and MuskyThe So Fly Crew sits with Rick Kustich, legendary steelhead and musky angler. Rick is an author and guide, and has been fishing the great lakes and its tribs for decades. Rick talks to Mitch and Yilma about his fly fishing life, chasing musky, and the state of great lakes steelhead. Find Rick's books, and follow him on Instagram - links below!
http://www.rickkustich.com/
http://www.rickkustich.com/books.html
https://www.instagram.com/rickkustich/
2021-11-151h 24
The River RamblerEpisode 39 - Rick KustichThis week I'm talking with Rick Kustich. We discussed Montana fishing trips with his brother, Great Lakes fly fishing, his many books, Muskie fishing, the fun of shorter rods, the creative process, and bears and BC.
2021-02-161h 18
The February Room A Fly Fishing PodcastEpisode 41 Rick Kustich & The Musky of a LifetimeWhen it's too damn cold and windy for the camp stove to work, who settles for a dinner of raw fish? A musky angler, that's who. The hardy souls who pursue the "Fish of 10,000 Casts" are certainly cut from a different cloth, and author, instructor, and photographer, Rick Kustich, is no exception. Rick shares insight and experiences from his 40-plus years of pursuing musky and Great Lakes steelhead.
https://rickkustich.com
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2021-01-1938 min
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastSwing the Fly Magazine with Zack Williams - Spey Tips, Steelhead, Clearwater RiverShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/151 Zack Williams, who is the editor of Swing the Fly Magazine, is on the podcast to share the story of how he went from Great Lakes Steelheader to Spey Casting and Steelhead champion. Zack and I chat about why the number of swung fly fisherman is so low but growing. Show Notes with the Zack Williams - Trey Combs Steelhead Fly Fishing and Tom Pero's Wild Salmon and Steelhead Magazine were two big influences for helping Zack to start the magazine. Tom Pero was my guest here...
2020-08-111h 31
The ToFlyFish Podcast: Improving the Fly Fishing ExperienceMUSKY FLY FISHING: THE HUNT WITH RICK KUSTICH
Musky fly fishing has become so popular that it is almost common to find someone in your fly fishing circle who fly fishes for muskies almost exclusively. The payoff with musky on the fly is a toothy fish with arguably the biggest appetite of any species taken on a fly, pound for pound. There are a lot of barriers that get in the way of success, when it comes to fly fishing for muskies. The scarcity of fish, the huge flies, accessing where muskies live, and even handling the fish once it has been caught are all challenges for...
2017-06-071h 27
The ToFlyFish Podcast: Improving the Fly Fishing ExperienceMUSKY FLY FISHING: THE HUNT WITH RICK KUSTICHThe post MUSKY FLY FISHING: THE HUNT with RICK KUSTICH [PODCAST] appeared first on Toflyfish.
2017-06-0700 min
Anchored with April VokeyEp. 32: Rick Kustich on Great Lakes SteelheadRick Kustich is a fly-shop owner, guide, instructor, and the author of five fly-fishing books. Over the years, Rick has been instrumental in the midwest fly-fishing scene. In this episode of Anchored we talk about Great Lakes steelhead and what we can expect in his latest book. This episode is sponsored by Farlex Reels. Buy Rick's Books: Advanced Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead, Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead - An Advanced Look at an Emerging Fishery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-04-281h 04