Thanks to Tennessee....

And a big thank you to the State of Tennessee...https://t.co/xKadTnmcZL

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) June 25, 2020

Getting Small: Fly Fishing North Texas with an Orvis Practicaster

North Texas fly angler Glenn Bautista has come up with a novel way to fish his area ponds. He has outfitted an Orvis Practicaster practice rod (not normally used for fishing) with a reel and line.  This gives me all sorts of ideas.

Why you need a guide: Unicoi Outfitters Edition.

He stuck the landing...

Live from Silver Creek, Idaho

Live from Silver Creek

Join us on Facebook live tomorrow evening at 6PM MST as we talk to professional fly fishing guide, Andrew Thomas as he gets ready for the season opener on the banks of Hemingway's own Silver Creek. https://t.co/M1iaxo8Ypu pic.twitter.com/jkulPSRhdW

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) May 22, 2020

#QuarantinePlaylist The Trouble with Tarpon from Bonefish and Tarpon Trust.

Don't forget about the tarpon.

Live the Stream- Joe Humphreys

I've had the pleasure of spending some time with this man.  He has forgotten more about fly fishing than many of us will ever know.   Take some time during the #Quarantine to check this out.  Available on Amazon Prime.

Undercover Fly Shop Visit: Fly South

Recently I had the good fortune to be in Nashville, Tennessee and of course,  I found myself sneaking into an excellent local fly shop.  Fly South is tucked away just off  Broadway near Vanderbilt University.

As an added perk, Fly South just happens to be across the street from the legendary Hattie B's Hot Chicken.

Fly South is the favorite haunt of FlyFishMagazine.com's occasional correspondent and our fishing buddy, Jay Moore.   As soon as we walked through the door we could tell why he liked it.

The requisite long shot down the fly bin.  Huge selection and all species covered

They kept the "meat" in jars

Appealing to the PBR set.  I may or may not have purchased this shirt.

If you tie flies this shop should be on top of your list.  The materials department was massive. 

Mr. Whiting's Mutant Hackle Beast

Dubbing upon Dubbing

Note the tying area in the foreground.  These folks are fly tyers.

I suppose I was so overwhelmed by the flies and materials that I neglected to get shots of the rods, reels, and waders that they also sell.  Suffice it to say that they can fix you up on any of that as well.

I visited close to closing time and the staff was attentive. They asked me several times if they could help me find something and seemed to take my answer of, "No, I just like to look around fly shops." with a puzzled nod and left me alone.  Towards the end of my visit, they seemed to be getting a bit curious about the guy roaming the shop snapping photos, so I purchased a Fly South tee shirt and headed for the door.  On my way out I couldn't help but wonder if they had any job openings at this great example of a full-service fly shop.

Keep an eye out for more Undercover Fly Shop visits in the future.  You never know when FlyfishMagazine.com might show up and wander your local purveyor of fly fishing goodness's aisles. 

Rewriting fishing books or movies as clickbait headlines...

#FridayMotivation Rewrite a favorite fishing book or movie as a #clickbait headline. I'll start, but you can do better. "Minister's son dragged down local river by monster trout". pic.twitter.com/bMNOk0TqZl

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) December 6, 2019

For the angler that has everything ...and french cuffs MSRP $9,275

Enamel Fish Fly Cufflinks and studs from Scully and Scully  MSRP $9,275.  Designed to perfectly match your tweed jacket and breeches. 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

#WednesdayWisdom "Thank you, dear God, for this good life and forgive us if we do not love it enough. Thank you for the rain. And for the chance to wake up in three hours and go fishing: I thank you for that now, because I won't feel so thankful then."- Garrison Keillor pic.twitter.com/mJkqgM9vhl

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) November 27, 2019

Flyfishing Video: Tanner Goodman of Carolina Wild

Tanner Goodman prowls some of our old "stomping grounds" (that is a Southern technical term) and comes away with a nice brown trout.  Check out his Troudex videos.   

Ross Reels debuts 2020 Catalog

Ross Reels has released their 2020 catalog.  Have a look at some very nice gear via this link.  Their new San Miguel reel will be shipping December 2nd and is available for preorders. 

#WednesdayWisdom: YC Edition

#WednesdayWisdom "Traveling is my form of self-education. Every stream I fish now is not as good as it used to be. If you keep your eyes open as you travel around, you realize we are destroying this planet." - Yvon Chouinard pic.twitter.com/5eiziLDEWI

— flyfishmagazine (@flyfishmagazine) November 6, 2019

Happy Halloween: Things that scare fly fishers

Scary Things

The Pebble Mine

Selling off our public land

Shrinking stream access

Gill Nets

Hard Seltzer

Zebra Mussels

Plastics in our water supply 

Asian Carp

Political Correctness

Opioids in our water supply

Bobbers ..just kidding I fish bobbers all the time.

Tweed

Pretty much anything in our water supply that aren't fish, bugs, or water.

Powerbait - don't at me

The phrase "don't at me"

Feel free to add your own via the comments.