We discover the stories behind these classic flies that have stood the test of time, why they're considered classic, and what makes them so effective. Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast Watch this technique work in Ontario for huge brook. It's a way of life. Its that time of year again when our thoughts return to fishing for Chinooks, the mighty King Salmon. The wet-fly swing: a simple and classic fly fishing technique For steelhead, if salmon are present I would stay with a 7- 8 weight, but if not, depending on average size, a 10-11 foot 6-7 weight rod is just about perfect. June 21st - June 28th, 2019 *Simon Gawesworth Hosted Week* Best swinging for king salmon week with many chum salmon in the Kanektok River at this time as well. Alaska receives returns of five species of Pacific salmon Chinook, sockeye, coho, chum and pink and all five are available to fly anglers at points along the Southcentral road system. To create a faster swing, try casting at more of a 90 degree across the current. Swinging Flies for King Salmon - Alaska Fly Fishing Goods The classic king take goes like this - Yank…yank…pause…deep pull. 05:15 - Price Tyrant an George Kelson are the two Tyers that Ryan follows and guides his background with wing technique. WFS 326 - Classic Flies and Fly Tyers with Scott Biron - NH Fly Tyer How long is the flight from Big Sur to Salmon Arm? They're able to be purchased with and without a bead head depending on the depth of water you are fishing. Spey Fly a Historic Fly. If you want an opportunity to Swing for Kings in Alaska contact us at info@deneki.com or call us at (907) 563-9788. We even dig into a few audio tips in this one and a talk about some of the . It involves making a 45-degree cast that allows your fly to "swing" downstream with the current. Sure you can do it, but it's alot more fun to have a 10lb plus steelhead completely smash your fly and literally rip the line out of your hand!! The middle third normally takes care of itself as the stream will naturally add control to the fly by the time your line has swung round one third from its initial delivery angle. The Atlantic salmon is an anadromous migratory fish. The most common technique is to simply swing your wet nymph across the current and let it swing below you and down to the fish. Fly Fishing for Salmon: A Beginner's Guide - Witty Fish Aggressive fish may be enticed by a faster moving fly, while less aggressive fish may require a slower swung fly which hangs in their face.