Episodes

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we sit down on the banks of the Elk River in Tennessee and talk about something every fly angler eventually spends time doing during the winter months: tying flies. After spending time rec...

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we’re posted up on the banks of the Elk River, just over the hill from the Jack Daniel Distillery, swapping stories with our longtime friend Howard Brooks. Howard’s a Tennessee native, a f...

In this episode, we settle in for a true wintertime river recap. Instead of a rigid outline, we walk through a couple of cold, windy days on the water and talk honestly about what worked, what didn’t, and why winter fishing c...

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we sit down with Bryson Storie to talk about fly fishing the Texas coast, focusing on the waters around Port O'Connor. A lot of anglers assume Texas saltwater is muddy and unfishable. Brys...

In this episode, we slow things down and reflect on a question that feels simple at first but carries a lot of weight once you sit with it: what really is the best seat on the river? We take a thoughtful ride through seasons,...

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we sit down with Neil Norman, a writer, lifelong angler, and Smokies regular, to talk about far more than fish. Neil’s upcoming book, Tight Lines and Tall Tale Stories of Southern Appalach...

What does it really mean to care for the waters we fish? In this mid-month episode of the Southeastern Fly Podcast, we tackle that question head-on—because the answer starts with each of us. Today we welcome back Jason McReyn...

In this episode of the Southeastern Fly Podcast, host David Perry welcomes returning guest Rob Jeeves for a deep dive into DIY Fly Fishing North Carolina . Rob—who cut his fly-fishing teeth in the Tar Heel State before moving...

In this episode, we crack open a practical primer on caddis flies—what they are, how to spot them, and simple ways to fish each stage. We recorded this one from our “satellite offices” in Florissant, Colorado, and it’s all ab...

In this episode, we dig into one of East Tennessee’s most intriguing tailwaters—the Holston (proper), below Cherokee Dam. With Knoxville guide Capt. Jeff Sharp riding shotgun, we map out the river’s fishy 52–53 miles, break d...

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we take you along on a saltwater run to Dauphin Island. What started as a quick hit-and-run turned into a day-and-a-half of lessons on packing light, listening to your guide, and making th...

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Conklin of TFO to demystify fly rod technology—what really makes one rod feel “better” than another, how length and taper translate on the water, and why practice beats price every time....

In this episode, we dig into one of our favorite summer tactics: sight fishing. From salt to fresh, we talk through how we slow down, observe, and turn “hunt mode” on—so we’re not just casting at water, we’re casting at fish....

North Alabama’s smallmouth waters are legendary, and in this episode, we get the locals’ guide to making the most of them. We sit down with Captain Tony Cox, a lifelong Tennessee River angler and guide, to explore the unique ...

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we dig into the art of “observating”—the practice of watching and learning from the river across all seasons, especially in the summer heat. We share tips for reading your water, from wint...

In this episode, we dive deep into fly line technology with Richard Nicoletti, sales director for Cortland Line Company. Richard gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how fly lines are made, breaking down the key components an...

Fishing dirty might sound controversial, but sometimes it’s the best way to put fish in the net—especially when conditions get tough. In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we’re joined by full-time guides Will and Eric Ezell f...

Carp might not be everyone’s first target on a fly rod—but once you hook into one, you’ll understand the obsession. In this episode, we’re joined once again by Andrew Smalling, partner at Fly South in Nashville and a dedicate...

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we dive into a topic that's somehow become one of the most controversial in fishing—how to hold a fish. We get into the noise around fish photos, from hero shots and background blurring to...

In this episode, we’re exploring new water—literally and figuratively. I’ve only been to the Mississippi Gulf Coast once in my life, and never fished it. So we’re coming at this one fresh. Thanks to our mutual friend Greg, I ...

As the rivers begin to wake up from winter and the fish get hungry, spring offers some of the best opportunities of the year to improve your fly fishing game. In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we’re sharing practical tips ...

Summer fishing comes with its own set of challenges, and staying cool while out on the water is essential for both comfort and safety. In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we sit down with Patrick Stansbury, a retired physici...

For our 100th episode, we’re bringing back familiar voices for a conversation that’s part tradition, part philosophy, and all about fly fishing. Join us as we sit down with the Liars and Tyers—a group of anglers who have been...

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we venture far from the Southeast to the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska, where Mitch Wisniewski, a North Carolina guide and summer manager of the Unalakleet River Lodge, shares the magi...