Tying Atlantic Salmon Flies and the Grainger Collection with Marvin Nolte (Traveled #42)

Tying Atlantic Salmon Flies and the Grainger Collection with Marvin Nolte (Traveled #42)

Author: Dave Stewart April 17, 2026 Duration: 46:37

#912 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/912 

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho 

In this episode on classic salmon fly tying, I sat down with Marvin Nolte, a guy who's been at the vise since the 1970s and has tied over 2,000 classic Atlantic salmon flies. We get into what it really takes to tie these patterns, why most people don't stick with it, and how a random Christmas gift turned into a decades-long obsession.

We also dig into one of the wildest stories in fly tying, the massive Granger collection, and what it says about craftsmanship, patience, and going deep into the details.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/912      


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