788 | Fly Fishing Stillwaters & Euro-Nymphing with Norman Maktima (Episode 348 Re-Release)

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

Dave Stewart

Hobbies, Wilderness, Leisure, Sports

4.7 • 530 Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2025

⏱️ 91 minutes

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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 about his Native American heritage and what it was like going from youth team standout to the world competition stage. If you're into stillwaters or want to sharpen your nymph game, this one is worth a second listen.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/788

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0:00.0	Coming up next on the wet fly swing podcast.
0:04.0	If you're in shallow water, keep your rod angle lower but lead more, keeping the tension on the flies.
0:11.0	If you go more vertical, and a lot of times that water type is a little bit faster moving anyway.
0:17.0	Again, transitions from a shelf or shallow riffle, you know, dropping into a pool, that sort of
0:23.0	thing. So you can pull your flies just slightly or accelerate your rod speed a little bit more
0:27.8	through the drift. If it's a little bit deeper, a little slower, then your rod is going to go
0:32.6	more vertical. How's Normaq Timeo with a nice tip for your next nymphing trip. A deep dive into stillwater
0:40.6	fishing and a bonus your own nymphing segment today on the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Show.
0:46.0	Welcome to the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Show, where you discover tips, tricks, and tools from the leading names in fly fishing today.
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1:21.1	Today's episode is sponsored by Bear Vault, who has the perfect solution to keep your provision secure while heading into the backcountry.
1:24.1	Bear Vault builds a rugged polycarbonate locking canister that keeps bears and other wild critters out of your food. You can check out BearVall right now. Wetfly swing.com slash BearVolt. That's B-E-A-R-V-A-U-L-T. And you support this podcast by clicking over to BearValt. We're also sponsored today by Lake Lady Rods building distinctive rods, each created one at a time to the exact specifications for you.
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2:05.8	Normak-Time is here to walk us through the steps of preparing to fish a new stillwater.
2:11.2	We discover how to analyze a lake before you get started, how the lock style can be more effective,
2:16.8	and how to fish buggers and leeches we're
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