Have you ever heard this before on a podcast that fly shops are the backbone of the fly fishing industry?

That this is one of the things that makes the fly fishing industry so unique and is one of the best resources you can utilize as an angler?

Do you have a fly shop nearby? And have you seen some of these fly shops go out of business in recent years?

And do you do more online shopping or more shopping at a fly shop when you need new fly fishing

gear? Today we have a veteran fly fishing rep who's going to take us back in history and then back

to present day. So you have the insight and information you need to make more informed purchasing decisions this year.

This is the Wet Fly Swing podcast where I show you the best places to travel to for fly fishing,

how to find the best resources and tools to prepare for that big trip and how you can give back to the fish species you love.

Hey, this is Dave, host the Wet Fly Swing podcast.

I've been fly fishing since I was a little kid.

I grew up in a little fly shop and have created one of the largest fly fishing podcasts in this country.

I've also interviewed more of the greatest fly anglers than just about any show in the world.

Today, Dick Segarra is back on the podcast to take us behind the scenes into the fly fishing industry.

You will get the best tips on choosing the right rod and flyline combo.

You will hear about why some manufacturers are out of control and making it harder for some shops to do business.

And what influencer marketing has done to the fly fishing

industry and how it can help you make more informed decisions this year.

Plus you're going to hear about Dick's seven heavenly fly fishing virtues and how this will

help you this year to have a better time on the water and with your experience through gear selection.

Let's pump it up and jump into it right now.

Here we go.

Dick Segera.

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