Southeastern Fly

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.

Host David Perry is joined by guide, Eric Ezell. Eric guides for WorldCast Anglers in Driggs, Idaho and fishes there as well as Jackson Hole. Eric got his start fly fishing in Tennessee and moved quickly to guide in the West.

Eric is full of useful information about the waters around Tennessee and freely gives helpful tips for anyone's trip out West. Learn the different hatches for different times of the year. Find out who influenced Eric to guide in the western US.

Everyone can learn a something about Tennessee and prep for any trip to what may be their favorite new western waters.

Host of Southeastern Fly David Perry is back on the road for this interview. David is in Chattanooga, TN at The Hatch Outfitters for a discussion with owner Seth Fields.

Seth has written articles for American Angler, Fly Tyer Magazine, the editor for The Angling Report,  you can read his most recent work about Fly Fishing Cuba in Grays Sporting Journal. In addition to all his writing and editing work Seth has opened The Hatch Outfitters on Brainard Road in the Scenic City.

David and Seth talk about how preparing for fishing trips fills you with anticipation and just getting ready for a day or two of fishing is a big part of the adventure.

The guys talk about the Menominee River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. They talk about tannic water and fly color selection for streamers on clear and cloudy days.

There is a lot of talk about "The Movie" and how the current events are also driving the number of people who are interested in fly fishing and the great outdoors.

Landlocked stripers on the fly and carp on the fly. Begin cracking the code for catching these two difficult to catch species, when Southeastern Fly Guide and Host, David Perry talks at length with Guide Henry Cowen in this episode. Henry leaves no stone un-turned as he talks about fly choice, the makeup of the species in salt and freshwater. Henry is a master at reading lakes and he goes in-depth about reading bottom contours, how to find the fish and how wildlife can work in your favor when hunting stripers. 

The discussion turns to carp and approaches to the species in different situations. Fly choices and feeding patterns are other topics that will peak your interest.

The guys compare football to steelhead and answer possibly the most compelling hot dog question, one that has been lingering for decades.

Southeastern Fly Host and Guide David Perry takes a day off and stops in to speak with Susan Thrasher of Southern Brookies and David Knapp of Troutzone Anglers. These three Tennessee fly fishing guides answer angler’s questions about fly fishing travel, high-sticking, dry-droppers, dry flies, and they finish with an in-depth conversation about streamers.

This is a no holes barred fly fishing Q&A session about all things fly fishing.  This episode is full of useful fly fishing information from three experienced guides who love to help anglers catch more fish. Click play and joins us for Southeastern Fly- Wisdom of the Guides Round I.

Host and Southeastern Fly Guide David Perry has an in-depth discussion with Author, TV & radio personality, and all around fishy guy Joey Monteleone. David and Joey go all-out as they talk about everything from where fish choose to stay and why, then they visit on why stealth in fly fishing presentations are so important to an angler's success. They don't stop there and get into the weeds about what fish eat and why plentiful food is so important in choosing the right fly.

This episode is full of useful information for anglers at all levels. It's no just about fishing in the Southeast, Tennessee, or Middle Tennessee, the information is useful just about anywhere people fish for freshwater species.

Sit back and relax as David and Joey have one of the most technical and fishy discussions that has been recorded on Southeastern Fly.