Southeastern Fly

David Perry sits on the other side of the mic for this episode as we dig into fly fishing for smallmouth bass on the Wet Fly Swing podcast with host Dave Stewart. David shares a couple of secret patterns, where to get the special materials for them and how you can find more smallies.

We talk about the Tequeely pattern and the options that fly opens-up for anglers of all skill levels.Learn how to fish a zoo cougar for smallies and how you want to throw it like a softball so it spats on the water for the reaction  strike.

 Naturally we talk presentation and water types as well as when people are likely to miss fish in certain water types.

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Thinking about traveling to fly fish and want to cover as many of your bases as possible? Listen as David Perry talks with outdoor photographer David Cannon to hear the lessons he has learned through the years of traveling.

The guys also welcome to this episode Frank Rosenbloom. Frank holds the patent on Air-Lock Strike indicators. Frank offers his perspective with quality tips for travel. 

Make sure to listen to the end as the fly fishing for Mako shark discussion continues.

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Fly fishing Apalachicola is one of the finest fisheries in the Florida Panhandle. With multiple bays to choose from and all the species a hardcore or vacationing angler could need, the area is certainly worth checking on.

David sits down one evening and talks with Forgotten Coast Fly Company owner and innovative fly tier, Kevin Burdette about fly fishing in his backyard. Everyone can learn something about tying, colors, shapes and sizes of patterns as well as hooks and saltwater angling in this episode.

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David travels south to talk with all-around saltwater angler Don Jackson. Don is known around Middle Tennessee to pursue tarpon in the Keys on a regular basis. Traveling for tarpon has been his passion for many years.

In this episode Don provides the listener with different perspectives about tarpon on the fly. His perspective on tarpon includes things to remember when fishing with a guide as well as things to think about on self-guided tarpon trips.

Don includes some stories of past experiences that provide a wealth of useful and practical knowledge. This episode is sure to wet your saltwater appetite. 

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David welcomes Daniel Bowman and the two guides talk about finding large wild trout in stocked waters. They give analysis on the types of water anglers look for to separate themselves from the stocked trout and concentrate on wild trout Also, learn which rigs to use for tailwaters vs. mountain streams. 

Learn how they convert different types of food into fly patterns and how to fish those different patterns. This one starts fast and the pace continues throughout the episode. We hope you enjoy this episode of Southeastern Fly.

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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.