In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash connects with Ellis Ward for an insightful East Tennessee Fishing Report amidst challenging conditions. Ellis shares firsthand observations from the Johnson City and Elizabethton areas, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding on local waterways and communities. Despite the devastation, Ellis offers a glimmer of hope with promising fishing conditions on the South Holston.

The conversation transitions to musky fishing, where Ellis provides valuable tips on fly tying materials for achieving optimal movement. He discusses the importance of materials like bucktail and strung fuzzy for creating effective musky flies that deliver a pronounced stop and enticing movement in the water.

Marvin and Ellis emphasize the importance of supporting local communities affected by the flooding. They suggest purchasing gift cards from local fly shops and guides to help sustain the local economy. For listeners eager to help, Marvin suggests checking out a recent blog post for donation options, encouraging everyone to contribute to recovery efforts in East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia.

Ellis also shares his contact information for those interested in booking a trip or learning more about his guiding services. As always, Marvin invites listeners to submit their questions for a chance to win some Articulate Fly swag and participate in a season-end drawing.

Our thoughts are with those affected by the recent events, and we hope for a swift recovery for all impacted communities. Tight lines, everyone!

To learn more about Ellis, check out our interview!

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