Traveled #13 - Miller Drift Boats with Sam Whitlock - Hyde Drift Boats, NRS Rafts, Hyde Montana Skiffs
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast
Dave Stewart
4.7 • 533 Ratings
🗓️ 20 November 2023
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Picture an eager eight-year-old, fishing rod in hand, standing by a South Dakota pond. That was Sam, embarking on a journey that would lead to a lifelong passion for fly fishing. Now, we invite you to come along as my guest Sam shares fishing tales and tips, from the peaceful corners of Eastern Idaho to the sturdy boats of Miller Drift Boats.
Our episode navigates the tranquil world of fly fishing, discussing the pursuit of quiet spots away from the crowds and the unique experiences Eastern Idaho offers. Our conversation flows into an exploration of drift boating, examining models like the Hyde Pro Series and the Montana Skiff, and discussing the durability of different materials and designs. We also share essential safety tips for drift boating, emphasizing the importance of wearing life jackets and proper anchor use.
Our chat takes a detour into the local scene of Henry's Fork and the charm of the local fly shop, Jimmy's Fly Fish Food. Sam shares his personal experiences with drift boating and dives into the necessity of safety on the river, rounding off our episode. Come join us on this angling adventure, filled with stories, laughter, and invaluable tips for both newbies and seasoned fly fishers.
Episode Chapters - Miller Drift Boats
(0:00:05) - Fly Fishing and Miller Drift Boats
Sam began fly fishing at age 8, learning to catch bluegill and watching bass eat them, and later in college discovered the art of fly fishing and caught fish after fish.
(0:09:06) - Fishing Trips and Finding Quiet Spots
Enjoy fly fishing, helping guests find peaceful rivers away from crowds, and sharing the joys of nature.
(0:12:40) - Fishing in Eastern Idaho and Durability
Miller Drift Boats and Hyde's unique boats discussed for extra effort fly fishing spots.
(0:22:15) - Types of Boats and Safety Considerations
Leg locks, aluminum vs. fiberglass, safety, and finding the best spot for fly fishing.
(0:34:13) - Drift Boat Rowing and Safety Tips
Prioritize safety when drift boating; row away from danger, avoid fast water and big rocks, and consider restrictions on teaching and guiding.
(0:38:06) - Life Jackets and Anchors
We discuss life jackets, anchors, NRS Matique Inflatable life jackets, and Tornado Anchors for fly fishing safety.
(0:41:15) - Boat and Fishing Recommendations in East Idaho
We discuss fishing opportunities on Henry's Fork, Jimmy's Fly Fish Food, Hyde Pro Series XL, Montana Skiff, and safety.
(0:54:21) - Music, Podcasts, and Boat Talk
Sam and I discussed river safety, boats, life jackets, anchors, and fly fishing on Henry's Fork.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/530
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to Travel, where we take a journey to a specific region so you discover what makes |
| 0:06.5 | this part of the world so unique. |
| 0:08.9 | Before we get rolling with our guests this week, I wanted to share the love with our |
| 0:12.4 | traveled sponsor. |
| 0:13.4 | This podcast is powered by Swing Outdoors, the Wet Fly Swing podcast, and Yellowstone, Teton |
| 0:18.5 | Territory. |
| 0:20.0 | Please head over to wetfly swing.com slash titan to connect with the great brands that make up this amazing region of the country. |
| 0:29.3 | Let's do it. |
| 0:30.0 | Let's jump in and find out where that road less traveled is going to lead us today. |
| 0:35.7 | How you doing, Sam? |
| 0:36.9 | Very well, Dave. Thank you. Thanks for having me on. Yeah, yeah. Thanks for |
| 0:41.1 | coming on here. I also want to thank you for letting me use one of your boats. We had our Euro school |
| 0:46.1 | trip here this year and I was out. I was lucky enough to float, take one of your hide boats out. |
| 0:51.5 | And I mean, for me, I love fishing, but I love boating almost as much. |
| 0:55.8 | So it was a pleasure using the boat. So I want to talk about the boats, what you do, what Miller |
| 1:00.0 | Drift Boats is, and all that. But first, let's get into fly fishing. How did you first get into fly fishing? |
| 1:05.3 | What's your first memory? |
| 1:06.9 | Ooh, okay. Well, we're taking it way back then. My very first memory of fly fishing. So I grew up in |
| 1:14.2 | South Dakota and I grew up in Sioux Falls. Oh wow, not a hot place for fly fishing, right? |
| 1:20.3 | No, nope, not a whole lot of fly fishing going on out there. And I, you know, it didn't even |
| 1:24.9 | hardly know what it was. No one in my family really does it. |
| 1:28.1 | But there was a place there called the outdoor campus where they take really people of all ages, |
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