920 | Loop Tackle's Wild Fish, Wild Places: Fly Fishing Travel and Conservation with Emilie Björkman and Ted Logart

When fly fishing transcends borders, it reveals a global culture rooted in shared reverence for wild rivers and the species that inhabit them. In this episode of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast, hosts Dave and Emily Björkman, along with Ted Logart, dive deep into their groundbreaking series *Wild Fish Wild Places*, a cinematic journey across six continents that spotlights fly fishing not just as sport, but as a powerful lens for conservation. From the Montana rivers teeming with cutthroat trout to the remote Atlantic salmon runs of Labrador and Iceland, the series captures the universal fly fishing language—spoken in small talk by anglers on riverbanks, in the rhythm of the cast, and in the quiet moments between fish. What’s striking is how the same ecological threats—declining insect populations, climate change, and industrial pressures—echo across Sweden, Canada, and the U.S., proving that fly fishing’s challenges are global. Yet the response is local: community-driven river cleanups, scientific collaboration, and inspiring the next generation. The production itself is a testament to grit—two filmmakers, one camera, and a relentless schedule that demands precision under pressure. But the real triumph lies in the human stories: the female anglers breaking barriers in Sweden, the elders passing down techniques, and the quiet pride when a guide says, 'You got it right.