Southeastern Fly

Fish often hold where the current changes, and a point is one of the easiest places to find that change. This time, we break down what a point is, how to spot one, and why even a tiny gravel bar or a one-foot eddy can hold fish. We walk through what to look for around a point: current seams, eddies, riffles, tail outs, and drop-offs into deeper water. We also talk about how to fish it, from clean dry fly drifts and good line management to varying your streamer retrieve. We cover how tailwater g

What happens when you combine drift boat fishing with tarpon in the rivers of Panama? We sat down with Tyler Morris, founder of Drift Boat Tarpon Club, to hear how he turned an unconventional idea into a fly fishing operation. Tyler shares his journey from guiding in Colorado to discovering a river full of tarpon in Panama. We discuss the challenges of shipping a drift boat overseas, the differences between fishing for tarpon in rivers and saltwater, and the techniques that make this fishery so

The outdoors can be unpredictable, and even experienced anglers can find themselves in situations they never saw coming. In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we welcome back Captain Tony Welch and Cody Fisher, along with longtime outdoorsman Bo Holly, for another installment of Wisdom From the Guides. We're sharing real-life experiences that remind us why preparation, awareness, and good judgment matter every time we head out on the water. From unexpected encounters with hornets to dangerous bo

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we sit down with Daniel Roberts, a fly fishing and light tackle guide on Beaver Lake, Arkansas, to talk about freshwater striper fishing, fly design, and what fly anglers can learn from conventional fishing. Daniel shares how understanding conventional techniques can make us better fly anglers, especially when it comes to movement, retrieves, and triggering reaction bites. We also dig into the seasonal food sources of landlocked stripers, choosing the right

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