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. Support the Southeastern Fly Podcast here...
Oct 03, 2022•33 min•Ep. 48
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. Support the Southeastern Fly podcast - Link To see Henry in action check out this link Carp on the Fly 101 - link...
Sep 05, 2022•52 min•Ep. 47
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....
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 46
Support the Southeastern Fly Podcast here . 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 tier...
Jul 04, 2022•47 min•Ep. 45
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...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 44
When chasing smallies on the fly it's always good to get a guide's perspective. On this Wisdom From The Guides episode, Matt Reilly and David Knapp join Host David Perry for an in-depth discussion about smallmouth. These three guides answer questions about equipment, the best water types, they cover all four seasons of the year, and the feeding heirarchy of a smallmouth. If you find value in the podcast stop by the Southeastern Fly Store and support the podcast....
May 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 43
Visit the Southeastern Fly store. Want to become a better angler? Teach someone else. On this episode David talks with Wanda Taylor about teaching people to fly fish. They provide useful tips on casting as they talk about helping kids, adults and seniors how to cast. This episode will give you a different perspective on teaching others. So Come on in and listen as Wanda and David have a conversation about teaching people to fly fish....
Apr 04, 2022•48 min•Ep. 42
Content Warning- This episode is not for the dry fly purist. What? Get your mind out of the gutter, we are talking about non-traditional flies that catch fish. On this episode David is joined by guides/ brothers Eric and Will Ezell. The guys talk at length about how to fish worms, eggs, mops and hybrid trash flies. This is a light-hearted episode with plenty of laughs and entertainment. But don’t be mislead…there is also some good and useful info throughout. Also, how about supporting the Southe...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 41
If you are considering a trip to fly fish the Cumberland River, KY this episode is full of useful information about Kentucky's largest and most famous tailwater. In this episode Host David Perry is joined by 20+ year Cumberland River Guide, Hagan Wonn. The two guides talk about why this river is excellent for experimenting with flies, recent dam repairs and current river conditions which have drastically improved, wading vs. floating, reading the river and a few other surprises. If you're lookin...
Feb 07, 2022•55 min•Ep. 40
Fly fishing for musky can be an exciting experience. You have to find them first. More times than not musky fishing is a lot about looking for fish and blind casting. But, when a fish comes to the fly, that is when this pursuit heats up to the hottest fishing you can imagine. It's the only type of fishing where a follow is counted by anglers and guides. A catch is a bonus. On this episode of Southeastern Fly David is joined by Musky Fool owner Dan Donovan. Dan and David talk about musky on the f...
Jan 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 39
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 ...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 38
To support this podcast go to the Southeastern Fly store. 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...
Nov 01, 2021•43 min•Ep. 37
Support the podcast Here 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 s...
Oct 04, 2021•55 min•Ep. 36
To support the Southeastern Fly podcast click here 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 t...
Sep 06, 2021•58 min•Ep. 35
To support the Southeastern Fly podcast click here 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 cont...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 34
To support the Southeastern Fly podcast click here 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 Mat...
Jul 05, 2021•52 min•Ep. 33
To support the Southeastern Fly podcast click here 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 t...
Jun 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 32
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 w...
May 03, 2021•42 min•Ep. 31
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...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 30
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.
Mar 01, 2021•54 min•Ep. 29
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.
Feb 01, 2021•56 min•Ep. 28
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.
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 27
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 c...
Dec 07, 2020•53 min•Ep. 26
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....
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 25
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...
Oct 05, 2020•54 min•Ep. 24
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 somethin...
Sep 08, 2020•46 min•Ep. 23
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 abo...
Aug 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 22
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 hu...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 21
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...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 20
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 fu...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 19
