On this episode, I am joined by Jake Darling, Manager of Unicoi Outfitters.  Jake shares his fly fishing journey, and we take a deep dive into North Georgia fishing and shoal bass.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:01 First Fly Fishing Experience with His Dad

00:05:53 Mentors and Fishing Community in His Upbringing

00:07:00 Fishing as a Bonding Experience with Father

00:10:36 Fishing as a Lesson in Life and Manhood

00:12:59 The Generosity of the Fly Fishing Community

00:19:40 Starting Guiding Career Through Unicoi Outfitters

00:22:09 The Secret to Being a Good Guide

00:24:58 The Misconceptions of Being a Fishing Guide

00:28:22 The Attractiveness of Shoal Bass as a Fly Fishing Species

00:30:38 The Seasonality and Tackle for Shoal Bass Fishing 

00:39:46 Exploring the Bass Fisheries in the Area