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The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast

Hosted by Joe Rotter · sports · EN · 100 episodes

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Hosted by Joe Rotter of Red’s Fly Shop. All things fly fishing and a podcast with technical talk that will make you a smarter, stronger, and more capable angler. We’ll chat nymphing, dry fly fishing, streamer fishing, saltwater, bad ass fly casting, and ton of technical crap that is too complicated to list. Listen, learn, catch.

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What is The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast about?

Hosted by Joe Rotter of Red’s Fly Shop. All things fly fishing and a podcast with technical talk that will make you a smarter, stronger, and more capable angler. We’ll chat nymphing, dry fly fishing, streamer fishing, saltwater, bad ass fly casting, and ton of technical crap that is too complicated to list. Listen, learn, catch.

Who hosts The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast?

The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast is hosted by Joe Rotter. The show has published 100 episodes to date.

What has The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 123 - Yakima Mini‑Comp, AI Let's Evan Go Fishing, YouTube Comments" (13 October 2026, 87 minutes), "Episode 122 - Guide Mishaps, Tightline Tips & Trout Spey Meetup" (8 October 2026, 61 minutes), and "Episode 121 - Trout Intel: Eric’s Playbook, When to Swap Flies, +" (24 September 2026, 76 minutes).

How often does The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast publish?

The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 69 minutes across 100 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast?

Booking probability for The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast?

The strongest fits for The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast has a sports audience.

About the host

Joe Rotter hosts The MEND Fly Fishing Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #1

    Episode 123 - Yakima Mini‑Comp, AI Let's Evan Go Fishing, YouTube Comments

    Oct 13, 20261h 27mS1

    We lost the last few minutes of this Podcast, but it's 90 minutes of great banter. Hosts recap a weekend on the Yakima: lost big fish, broken tippets and a rising wave of local mini‑competitions. Evan Stock of...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 122 - Guide Mishaps, Tightline Tips & Trout Spey Meetup

    Oct 8, 20261h 1mS1

    Recorded outdoors by the river, this episode mixes on-water guide stories (boat recoveries, a dewatered channel and rowing lessons) with practical safety and boat-handling tips. Hosts dig into fishing tactics—nymphing...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 121 - Trout Intel: Eric’s Playbook, When to Swap Flies, +

    Sep 24, 20261h 16mS1

    Guide Eric Nickum returns fresh off the river to walk through fall trout tactics: light nymph rigs, small dry flies, fine tippets, yarn indicators, and how guides tailor gear and presentation to get fish in the boat...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 120 - Jon Covich. The Lost Art of Single Hand Casting, Payara, Peacocks, Columbia

    Sep 14, 20261h 23mS1

    Episode 120 of the MEND Podcast features Jon Covich and Eric Nickum talking fly casting as an art, tightline nymphing clinics, new gear highlights (including glass rods and upcoming TNT rods), and practical casting tips...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 119 - Pit Tags to Pinot: Fisheries, Fly Tying & Family with James St. Clair

    Sep 9, 20261h 26mS1

    James St. Clair of @509Flies joins the Mend Podcast to trace his path from fisheries technician tagging salmon in the Wenatchee basin to studying viticulture, all while raising a fishing family. The conversation moves...

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  • Episode #1

    Episode 118 - Christmas Island FAQ's | No More Paralysis by Analysis. Just do it.

    Aug 21, 202655 minS1

    Joe Rotter and Eric walk listeners through a concise FAQ-driven episode all about fishing Christmas Island — covering travel logistics, lodging differences, what gear and flies to bring, how many rods to pack...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 117 - Tough Questions for Eric, Flip Flop, Fall Tips, Rafts vs. Drift Boats

    Aug 20, 20261h 25mS1

    Joe and the crew press travel manager Eric Nickham with tough questions in a wide-ranging episode covering rooftop tent camping, gear (Redington Claymore, Sage Signal, the travel net), and Alaska BearClaw lodge trips...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 116 - Alaska Unleashed at BearClaw: Creek Hikes, Arctic Char & Unexpected Pike

    Aug 11, 20261h 24mS1

    Joe Rotter and crew recount a week at Bearclaw Lodge (Bristol Bay): creek hikes, float‑plane flyouts, dry‑fly rainbows, Arctic char, pike fishing, and even surprise boat rescues. The episode covers logistics, guide...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 115 - Fishing w/ Our Gals, Chaotic Tuber Rescues, and Funny YouTube Comments

    Jul 29, 20261h 29mS1

    A chaotic river day unfolds after a sudden microburst pins floaters against a cliff wall, prompting dramatic rescues by guides and the sheriff; the hosts share survival stories, safety takeaways (life jackets, strapping...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 114 - Q & A LIVE from YouTube // Trout Time

    Jul 23, 20261h 26mS1

    Join Joe from Red's Fly Shop for a live fast-paced Q&A covering summer trout tactics: youth camp advice, when to start kids in fly fishing, best rods and lines for dry-dropper and euro nymphing, Hopper-dropper setups...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 113 - Best Fly Fishing Country on Earth, Danny's D Day, Backyard Summer Fisheries

    Jul 7, 20261h 22mS1

    On this episode the crew chats with Danny about his move, memories at Red’s, and summer plans, then dives into practical fly‑fishing topics: streamlining your summer gear, wet‑wading tips, and choosing the right boots...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 112 - Roosterfish, Drift Boat Pirates, Alaska Pre-Funk, and Our Pet Turkeys

    Jun 29, 20261h 29mS1

    Joe Rotter returns with Bob, Eric and Dallas for a freewheeling episode of The MEND Podcast. They swap stories about the company turkeys, a river calamity where a guest commandeered a rental boat to chase a dog, and a...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 109 - Guide Bologna, Gear, Smallmouth & Golden Stone Hatches

    May 26, 20261 hourS1

    Hosts Joe Rotter and Dallas Murrey chat with Bogey about life at Red’s Fly Shop—warehouse systems, guiding tales, Golden Stone and caddis hatches, salmon smolt pushes, and technical dry-fly fishing. They...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 108 - When Storms Shuffle the Deck: How Dark Skies Move Trophy Trout

    May 22, 202626 minS1

    Joe Rotter solo recaps a day of adapting to wild weather on the Yakima: leveraging storm-driven changes to find and catch mature trout using larger balanced leeches and heavier nymphs when appropriate. He also shares a...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 107 - Stormy Guiding & Smallmouth Bonanza: Tips from the MEND Podcast

    May 14, 202626 minS1

    Joe Rotter gives a concise fishing update covering a stormy guiding day, a productive smallmouth trip with his sons, and practical gear and fly recommendations. He explains how he adapts tactics for changing weather...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 106 - Caddis Chatter and Texas Redfish.

    May 7, 20261h 10mS1

    The MEND Podcast goes hybrid with practical trout-guiding tips from recent days, a deep dive on the Mother’s Day caddis hatch (dry-fly tactics, emerger options and short casting technique), and hands-on advice...

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    Episode 105 - 13 Permit, Grand Slams & Shark Mayhem: A Week at Tail Inn Lodge

    May 4, 20261h 29mS1

    Joe and Eric recap a week at Tail Inn Lodge in Espiritu Santo Bay, sharing highlights from permit, bonefish and tarpon fishing, wild encounters (sharks, barracuda), and memorable guest moments including multiple grand...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 104 - Packing Light, Fishing Heavy: Joe’s Gear Hacks & Saltwater Plans

    Apr 22, 202647 minS1

    Joe Rotter gives a solo recap of a hectic guiding week: packing tips for an upcoming Espiritu Santo Bay trip, events (Reds Rendezvous on May 30 and a saltwater Q&A on May 6), and practical gear advice like lists...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 103 - Road-Tested Fishing Plans & Reds Rendezvous Preview

    Apr 17, 202636 minS1

    Welcome to the MEND Podcast with Joe Rotter — quick updates, event details, and practical spring fishing advice. Joe covers a May 6th Zoom Q&A, the May 30th Reds Rendezvous, the purchase of a jet sled, and the...

  • Episode #1

    Episode 102 - Espiritu Santo Bay Deep Dive: Tail End Lodge, Permit & Tarpon

    Mar 30, 20261h 7mS1

    On this episode of the MEND Podcast Joe Rotter sits down with travel manager Eric Nickum, Steve Joyce and guide Cam Short to break down a trip to Espiritu Santo Bay and the Tail End Lodge. They cover fishing highlights...

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