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What are the Top 10 Southern Tailwater Flies? This Wisdom From the Guides episode explores that very question. This episode is full of useful information including fly choice, pattern selection and plenty of technique. The host and guests work hard to help every angler understand their options on southern tailwaters.

Host and owner of Southeastern Fly, David Perry is joined by guides Jordan Case, from Rouse Fly Fishing on the Little Red and Matt Milner who owns Rising River Guides on the White River. This episode gives angler three distinct looks at tailwater flies and how to fish them. Check out the Southeastern Fly merch HERE

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Garrett Gresham is from Atlanta GA and currently lives in Denver CO. He is a former competition tournament angler who scored a runner-up finish at the 2013 National Fly Fishing Championships in Basalt, CO. 

This episode comes out of the gate with a different approach when Garrett Gresham begins talking about euronymphing with streamers. "The Classics".

Garrett and David talk extensively about euro-tactics and Garrett freely provides information that will help everyone become a better angler.

He continues talking with more and more info until they finally have to wrap it up with Garrett and David's favorite rivers in Colorado.

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Have you ever wondered how fly rods are made but don't want to ask questions because the discussion can often be difficult to understand? In this episode of Southeastern Fly, David talks with Moonshine Rods partner, Tate Cunningham.

David and Tate get into a common sense discussion about fly rods, add some principles for casting, as well as things to look for when purchasing any fly rod. 

With so many ads, forums, articles and even podcasts out there that help with any decision, it can be time well-spent to listen to an open and honest discussion when considering your next fly rod purchase.

Guide and Host David Perry goes on the road to the Great Smoky Mountains to talk with Charity and Ian Rutter, the owners of R and R Fly Fishing. This is a Wisdom From The Guides episode and is full of tips and techniques for fly fishing the most popular national park in the US. These three guides talk about their favorite flies, tips for backcountry camping, as well as fishing many of the Park’s streams. There is also good information on maps for the park. For anglers fishing the mountains this episode will make you want to get there as soon as possible. Listen all the way to the end for After The Show Tips...and more.

David and Dan Sharley continue their discussion on fishing tailwaters. They discuss the content from David's published article Observations From The Tailwaters Part II. This episode is informative, and packed with useful information for anglers of all skill levels. There is something in this episode for everyone who wants to learn more about fishing below dams.

Want to learn about fly fishing shoals, gravel bars, runs, pools, stair-steps and other structures on tailwaters? David sits down with Dan Sharley and they discuss Observations From The Tailwaters. Observations is a published article David wrote several years ago. This episode is informative and fun, while the guys take the tailwater topic very serious.

David takes time to visit with guide, TV host, fly fishing consultant and, all around fishy guy Frank Smethurst. The guys talk at length about Frank's GA roots fishing the Chattahoochie, saltwater fishing, old friends, as well as how to fish in Telluride, where Frank currently resides This is another episode with loads of technical tips and useful fly fishing knowledge.

Matt Milner is the owner of Rising River Guides in Cotter, Arkansas. Matt joins guide and host David Perry on this episode of Southeastern Fly. They talk at-length about the White River system.

Matt started fishing in Memphis, then after picking up a fly rod, he quickly set into motion a life on the river. Matt and David talk about fly fishing the Little Red, rivers in Colorado and finally settle into a conversation about the White River.

Grab your favorite beverage, comfort food and/or a fine cigar as you learn the techniques, flies and approaches to fishing this jewel of the southern United States.

The Southern Appalachians- This episode is packed with usable fly fishing information for anglers of all skill levels. Southeastern Fly Guide David Perry is joined by previous guests Dan Munger and Jimmy Harris. These guys answer listener questions and get in-depth on topics like; whats the best cast, the best non-fishing things to do, what's their 2nd favorite river, and the best rods for fly fishing the Southern Appalachians. All this and a friend drops by to give their unique perspective too.

While David is at the beach he makes contact with an old friend and guide, Ollie Smith. They talk about Ollie's upbringing in fishing and his path to owning Blue Ridge Anglers. 

Midway through this episode David and Ollie talk extensively about fishing Upper East TN and Western NC. They talk flies, techniques, different water types and how guiding clients can be sometimes a challenge, but more often it leads to life-long friendships.

If you are planning a fly fishing trip to the area or you fish there weekly, these two guides provide plenty of intel to make your trip to these rivers a more productive experience.