WFS 509 - Red Shed Fly Shop with Poppy Cummins - Clearwater River, Steelhead Angling, Spey Fishing

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/509 Presented By: Smitty's Fly Box , Bearvault Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Poppy, owner of Red Shed Fly Shop, is here to talk about the wonders of the mighty Clearwater River in Idaho. After an unfortunate accident, Poppy and his wife transformed a small hay barn into a fly fishing shop in 2002, which has been thriving ever since. Poppy also dives into his early steelhead fishing experiences on the iconic American River, detailing the allure and adrenaline that has kept his passion alive. Feeling the wind in your hair and the crisp scent of the Clearwater River, we tag along for an exciting fishing trip with Poppy. He imparts his wisdom on the perfect fly to use, the size of the fish you can expect, and the various camping opportunities available in the area. We also get an exclusive peek into the Red Shed Spay Clave event, a community gathering that offers demonstrations, tackle reps, and a shared love for all things fishing. Poppy's insider tips on spey fishing and his advice on visiting the river will prove invaluable to both novices and seasoned anglers alike. Lastly, we navigate the highs and lows of Poppy's experience running the Red Shed Fly Shop for the past two decades. Poppy provides a candid insight into the challenges and rewards of owning a fly shop and his aspirations for the future. Along the way, we explore various fishing hotspots on the Clearwater River, touted as the best steelhead river in the lower 40, and the Deschutes River. Poppy's tales of international visitors, professional guides, and insider tips on the best flies to use will leave you eager to plan your next fishing adventure. Episode Chapters with Poppy Cummins on Red Shed Fly Shop (0:00:05) - Fly Fishing and Running a Shop Poppy opened the Red Shed Fly Shop in 2002, sharing his experience with fly fishing and steelhead fishing, including his first steelhead fishing experience on the American River. (0:13:15) - Fly Fishing on the Clearwater River Poppy discusses fly types, fish size, camping/fishing opportunities, and the Red Shed Spay Clave event. (0:21:00) - Experiences and Tips for Spey Fishing Poppy shares tips on fly selection, fish size, camping, and fishing regulations, spay rod making, rod selection, the best time to visit, and wading techniques. (0:30:16) - Fishing the Clearwater River Poppy shares tips on fishing the Clearwater and Deschutes Rivers, demo casters for Spay Life, and his son-in-law Dale's help in the shop. (0:38:36) - Steelhead Fishing on the Clearwater River Poppy shares tips for fly fishing the Clearwater River, other nearby rivers, and his experience of fishing the Clearwater. (0:45:24) - Fishing, Running a Shop, Chatting Poppy discusses fly shop ownership, money management, camping/fishing regulations, and fly selection for the Clearwater River. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/509