WFS 537 - Oregon Jetty Fishing with Garrett Lesko - Black Rockfish, Lingcod, InvisaSwivel

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/537  Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Togiak, Northern Rockies Adventures, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       In this episode, Garrett Lesko takes us into Oregon jetty fishing. He shares his insights, experiences, and expertise on this unique angling pursuit. We also explore the fascinating realm of jetty fishing, including the diverse species he targets, the flies he uses, and his gear setup. Additionally, we uncover the unique component of his gear setup, the InvisaSwivel, which adds an extra element of effectiveness and convenience to his style. Join us as we unravel the thrilling world of Oregon jetty fishing with Garrett Lesko. Episode Chapters with Garrett Lesko on Oregon Jetty Fishing 2:12 - Garrett gives some updates on his life since we had him on the podcast in episode 236 two years ago. He got into competitive fishing. He shares all the details about his first fly fishing competition in his blog. 3:42 - He tells the step-by-step process of how to join a fishing competition. FlyComps.com is the main hub in the US. 6:55 - We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of doing in-person fishing seminars versus a virtual event. 10:32 - He's a member of the Linn Benton Family Flyfishers. Their club is a partner of their local fly shop called the Two Rivers Fly Shop. Bob Elliot, their club president, is in charge of the Northwest Expo this year. 13:35 - We dig into jetty fishing. We also had an episode about this with Brian Marz in episode 97. Garrett gives a shout-out to Brian for pioneering jetty fishing. 15:40 - He mentions some popular areas in Oregon where you can do jetty fishing. One of which is the Depoe Bay. He says that the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest shot a scene there. 21:00 - He walks us through how to fish in the jetty. He also mentions some of the species that you would mostly get in the jetty such as black rockfish, cabezon, and lingcod which he says is very rare. He also shared more about this in his blog post titled "Beginner's Guide to PNW Jetties". 26:20 - He delves into the flies he uses for catching rockfish. He also wrote about this in his blog post titled "Fly Design for Pacific Rockfish". For him, the tried and true fly that he can guarantee success on is the Clouser. 29:49 - Another one of his go-to flies for jetty fishing is the Jetty Worm from Spawn Fly Fish and Finesse Gamechanger. 32:12 - He tells us his gear set-up for Oregon jetty fishing. He uses an 8-wt Echo Boost Salt which he says is an affordable and mid-tier rod. His reel is the Behemoth Reel from Redington. He also gives a valuable tip for taking care of your reel. 41:09 - He introduces the InvisaSwivel which he adds to his set-up to help his fly float. 45:50 - He gives valuable tips on what to wear and bring for jetty fishing to ensure safety. I give a shout-out to NRS for their Chinook Fishing PFD. 56:22 - He tells us about that time when he and his friend caught about 200 rockfish in the jetty. 1:01:30 - He mentions the areas in Oregon where you can fish at night. He uses the Milwaukee Flood Light when doing so. The fish are more active in the evening except the lingcod. 1:03:50 - I ask about his countdown in stripping. 1:08:50 - He recommends bringing a lot of flies when jetty fishing because you're probably gonna lose a lot of lies. He also mentions Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader. 1:10:27 - We give a shout-out to Connor Baker, the winner of our last big giveaway. 1:11:16 - He reveals his bucket list trips. 1:12:50 - He shares his top five movies. 1:15:13 - He gives us tips on Stillwater fishing and tells us about the guy he ties flies for who uses a kiddie pool at home to practice his casting.  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/537