WOT 158: The Rogue River and Being "Green" with Jon Hazlett

In this episode we WadeOutThere with Jon Hazlett, from Medford Oregon.  Jon’s first guide job was up in Alaska after his best friend from college convinced him to join him.  After Alaska, Jon followed his friend to guide in Colorado.  But eventually, Jon moved back to live, fish, and guide in his home waters of Oregon where he still guides today.  Jon was an early adopter of spey casting on the Rogue River and is a passionate steelhead angler.  We discuss being green as a guide and in fly fishing, the Rogue River, tips for fighting steelhead, and the motivations for his fly fishing movie, entitled, “Not Another Fly Fishing Movie.”You can learn more about Jon's home waters or schedule a guided trip at:Spey Lesson.comOr visit him on Instagram at:@jonbonhazlettFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.comVisit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason ShemchukNewsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.