In this podcast, we talked to Matthew Lewis, National Vice Chair for the Native Fish Coalition and author of “Fly Fishing for Red Eye Bass and Venture Across Southern Waters”. Matthew discussed the Mobile Basin Slam, a technique of catching Red Eye Bass, which is an entirely different species than the Rock Bass type. He also shared his appreciation for the fish and the beauty of the setting. Matthew talked about the four species of Red-Eye Bass in Alabama that make up the Mobile Basin Red-Eye Slam, as well as the other three species located in Georgia and South Carolina. He also discussed the importance of stealth when fishing for Red-Eye Bass in clear waters and his involvement in the I4 Films project titled "A Slam that Saves" which showcases the importance of Red-Eye Bass. He suggested that fishing for Red-Eye Bass is a great way to explore the area and learn about the hidden gems of the South. Finally, he provided tips and advice on the best rod and line setup and how to complete the Red Eye Bass Slam in one weekend.

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Salmon. They are found in many of our northern waters. There is one salmon that is found in the south and specifically in the southeastern US. Turkey Salmon. David speaks with Turkey Salmon expert and sometimes fly angler Tavin Dillard. David and Tavin talk extensively about the habitat, the feeding characteristics, and types of flies that you will have the best shot at catching a turkey salmon. Sit back and relax, enjoy this special episode.

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Captain Tony Welch’s passion for the Lowcountry’s inshore water is more than evident in this episode and with every trip he guides. Tony freely offers advice to wading anglers and future guests on his Beavertail Mosquito skiff. David and Tony discuss where the name "Lowcountry" originated, then they are off on an adventure fishing low water, creeks and backwaters, flood tides, and mud flats. Tony helps us understand the swings in tides and how to read those tides when preparing to fish the area. The guys discuss characteristics that make an effective fly for the Lowcountry of South Carolina. 

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This is the 50th episode of Southeastern Fly. For this special occasion David got together his closeknit fly fishing friends, known as the Liars & Tyers. The discussion, although sometimes completely off-the-rails, is centered mostly around taking a friend fly fishing. And, because the group is also into history we elected to include a known person to take fly fishing and what better person than a dead president? This discussion takes many turns and directions that no one is really ready to take. It's entertaining with some fly fishing techniques, across many different types of waters throughout the Southeast. Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening with the Liars & Tyers.

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Guide, author and Founder of Cast Hope, Ryan Johnston joins David for a discussion about nymphing in high flows when the water looks all the same. They get "deep" into rods, leaders, tippets, presentation and provide good tips on the topic.

Ryan talks about writing his new book A Reel Job came from an evening of wine and stories while on a fishing trip. He also talks about starting Cast Hope which provides outdoor experiences to at-risk and underserved youth via the sport of fly fishing.

The conversation wraps-up with the reasons why it is good to be agressive when fishing higher water with deep nymph rigs. So sit back and relax as Ryan and David tackle Deepwater Nymphing Strategies. Click here to support the Southeastern Fly podcast

Which polarized lense do I need for sight fishing? Which frame looks good but also helps block light in just the right places? Which lense works best for anglers with older eyes? What's a Permit stick?

Al Perkinson, the founder of Bajio Sunglasses, sits down with David and they discuss these questions and a few more. If you are looking for information about polarized glasses, chances are you will gain some valuable insight from this episode.

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Fly fishing for carp is different from other types of angling. Stealth is critical, accuracy is an absolute must and patience is king. It doesn't matter if you are fishing for tailing carp, or crawling carp, the guest on this episode, Henry Cowen, provides information that will be helpful with your carp-quest.

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Want to learn more about fishing midges? Wonder how to fly fish through the entire lifecycle of a chironomid? Want to learn more about special leaders and tippets when fishing a midge pattern? 

Take an adventure with Dave Stewart of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast and Phil Rowly the author of The Orvis Guide to Still Water Trout Fishing. The guys provide some valuable intel when fishing midges. This is an interesting topic for anyone who wants to fish or currently fishes midges.

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For someone who might be apprehensive and not know where to start, how does tyat person start tying flies? 

Which types of feathers should we use for soft hackles and how do we know which of those feathers work the best?

Considering all the tools on the market, which ones does the Fly Doctor use and recommend for tying?

Need some helpful hints and techniques when tying terrestrial patterns?

All these questions and much more insight are provided for tiers and aspiring tiers. As always we try to touch on the questions our listeners provide, on this episode of Southeastern Fly. Thanks for stopping by.

Looking for useful information on fishing the Tellico River and surrounding areas? This episode is sure to give you a headstart on the rest of your fishing friends! Tellico Outfitters owner, Cody Fischer, delivers some of the most useful information on the entire Tellico area. This episode starts with a plethera of information that will help even the most experienced angler understand the area.

Sit back, relax, grab a glass of your favorite beverage, smoke a fine cigar, but most of all get ready for an intimate discussion about the Tellico River.