Southeastern Fly

As colder weather approaches, we’re getting ready for winter fly tying season. This time, we walk through the system we use to stock fly boxes, organize materials, and tie enough proven patterns to carry us through the year without constantly returning to the vise. We also share details on the upcoming Borough Fly Fishing Meetup 2 in Murfreesboro, including guest tier Andrew Smalling from Fly South, who will be tying fall streamers. Winter tying doesn’t have to mean producing every fly you’ll

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Hanna, Amy Snitko, Chaseline Waldrup, and Bella Orr from Knox Girls Who Fly Fish to talk about what it takes to build a fly fishing community from the ground up. In less than a year, the group has grown from a handful of women fishing together to a thriving community with regular meetups, fishing days, an active social media presence, and a growing email list. We talk about the practical things that have helped them grow, including social media, word of m

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we’re talking striper flies and how small design choices can affect the way a fly swims, sinks, and moves through the water. Think of this one as a striper fly primer, with a deeper technical conversation on striped bass coming in a future episode. We break down hooks, weight placement, materials, and retrieves, with an emphasis on tying and fishing every fly with a purpose. The biggest takeaway is to think intentionally about every part of the fly, from th

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Moroney of Infinite Outdoors to talk about planning a DIY fly fishing trip through the Rocky Mountain West. Michael draws from his experience as a guide, biologist, and fisheries manager to explain how water levels, river size, seasonal conditions, and familiar fly patterns can help anglers find success in unfamiliar water. We also explore how Infinite Outdoors connects anglers with exclusive access to private rivers and streams across the West, giving

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we recap a recent trip to Upper East Tennessee with the Liars and Tyers. The trip included clear water, low flows, long leaders, dry-dropper rigs, and plenty of stories from more than two decades of fishing together. We also look at the leader setup that became our go-to system for the trip. It was not the easiest rig to cast, but it helped us make delicate presentations without putting fly line over wary fish. This trip was a reminder that good fishing doe

We sat down with Wade Hopper, Zach Morris, and Shane Stewart of Team Hog Wild to talk about musky fishing, fly fishing tournaments, and their win at the Kentucky River Musky Classic. From tough conditions and muddy ramps to clear creek mouths and early morning eats, this conversation is packed with stories, strategy, and hard-earned lessons from anglers who know what it means to put in the time for musky. This episode is about more than chasing toothy fish. It is about teamwork, preparation, ad