Episodes

In this episode, we share five valuable tips to help you become a more successful fly angler. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, these insights will improve your fishing game. By incorporating these five tips...

Join Southeastern Fly host David Perry and Capt. Dave Best as they discuss the diverse experiences in Louisiana. For those contemplating a venture to the marsh, this episode will help you anticipate on your trip for redfish a...

Sometimes, even the most seasoned anglers face slow days on the water. It's a common challenge, but how one reacts and adapts to these quieter moments can be the difference between a decent day and a stellar one. Today, I ref...

Join us as we shed light on his favorite nymph patterns and why they've moved up the ranks in our fishing strategy. With our audience largely comprising trout anglers, this episode aims to bridge the gap between trout and sma...

This mailboat episode dives deep into the intricacies of fly casting, sparked by an overwhelming response from our listeners. We explore: Roll Cast: Unpack its purpose, technique, and key pointers like aligning your arm and t...

Experience the untamed beauty and allure of one of the most beloved rivers in the US. The Yampa River is a living testament to Colorado's natural grandeur. It reveals a versatile personality, serving as a floating river durin...

We're taking a deep dive into the critical subject of fish food and fly selection. Our approach is a unique one: we'll be unraveling the topic season by season, providing you with a comprehensive annual cycle of food as it re...

Join us on this episode of Southeastern Fly as we dive deep into the diverse fly fishing opportunities around Mobile Bay, Alabama. Our guest Peter Jordan, is the owner of The Lost Angler and he gives us a panoramic view of fi...

Heat up your fishing experience with this episode of Southeastern Fly as we delve deep into the world of Terrestrials (land-dwelling insects) used in fly fishing. David shares an engaging tale of fishing on a sweltering Middl...

This episode is all about the magic of night fishing. We'll dive into the nitty-gritty of techniques and gear (spoiler alert: Winston, TFO, and Douglas get a mention!), discuss the intrigue of fishing near cleaning stations, ...

In this Mail Boat episode, we’re answering a question from Adam regarding the "right" way to fly-fish. We delve into the highs and lows of fly fishing. We explore the thrill of catching a fish, despite the traditionally low s...

Shane Griffith is an experienced fly fishing guide and instructor from the South Holston River Company. Dive into the world of the South Holston River, its distinctive features, and the skills and equipment necessary for a tr...

In this episode of the Southeastern Fly podcast, we discuss the importance of knots in fishing. Knots are the last line of defense against losing fish, and it is crucial to learn how to tie knots that hold. In this episode we...

Fly fishing is a good way to see different places. This year we are going to add to our line-up of shows and look around to see where we might travel to while we enjoy our favorite pastime. On this episode David talks with Ju...

In this episode of the Southeastern Fly podcast, listeners will learn some important tactical fishing concepts, such as how to determine the right depth to fish and how to adjust for the changing depths as the river moves dow...

In this podcast, we talked to Matthew Lewis, National Vice Chair for the Native Fish Coalition and author of “Fly Fishing for Red Eye Bass and Venture Across Southern Waters”. Matthew discussed the Mobile Basin Slam, a techni...

Salmon. They are found in many of our northern waters. There is one salmon that is found in the south and specifically in the southeastern US. Turkey Salmon. David speaks with Turkey Salmon expert and sometimes fly angler Tav...

Captain Tony Welch’s passion for the Lowcountry’s inshore water is more than evident in this episode and with every trip he guides. Tony freely offers advice to wading anglers and future guests on his Beavertail Mosquito skif...

This is the 50th episode of Southeastern Fly. For this special occasion David got together his closeknit fly fishing friends, known as the Liars & Tyers. The discussion, although sometimes completely off-the-rails, is centered mostly around taking a...

Guide, author and Founder of , Ryan Johnston joins David for a discussion about nymphing in high flows when the water looks all the same. They get "deep" into rods, leaders, tippets, presentation and provide good tips on the topic. Ryan talks about...

Which polarized lense do I need for sight fishing? Which frame looks good but also helps block light in just the right places? Which lense works best for anglers with older eyes? What's a Permit stick? Al Perkinson, the founder of Bajio Sunglasses,...

Fly fishing for carp is different from other types of angling. Stealth is critical, accuracy is an absolute must and patience is king. It doesn't matter if you are fishing for tailing carp, or crawling carp, the guest on this episode, Henry Cowen,...

Want to learn more about fishing midges? Wonder how to fly fish through the entire lifecycle of a chironomid? Want to learn more about special leaders and tippets when fishing a midge pattern?  Take an adventure with Dave Stewart of the and...

Support the Southeastern Fly Podcast . For someone who might be apprehensive and not know where to start, how does tyat person start tying flies?  Which types of feathers should we use for soft hackles and how do we know which of those...