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

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Fly fishing artist and writer Jason Shemchuk talks with other fly fishers about their unique journey into fly fishing, the rivers they fish, and the tactics and philosophies they practice. For those who can never leave the river in their hearts, this podcast is dedicated to providing tools and ideas that help make a great fly fisher and better prepare us to make memories on the water that keep us coming back to Wadeoutthere.

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

August 23, 2023

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.com

Or visit him on Instagram at:
@jonbonhazlett

For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at Wadeoutthere.com

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