In this episode, Blane Chocklett invites you on a voyage through his life's work, culminating in the creation of The Chocklett Factory. Learn how 30 years of guiding, tying, and observing have led to a line of flies unmatched in quality and effectiveness. Blane’s commitment to the environment and the fly fishing community shines through in every anecdote, making this episode a must-listen. Have a question for Blane? DM either of us on social media. Support American Saltwater Guides Association A...
Jan 03, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Cast your line into the latest Articulate Fly episode where Marvin Cash and local guide Ellis Ward reel in the details of East Tennessee's fishing scene post-rainfall. From the French Broad to the Nolichucky, get the scoop on river conditions, musky behaviors, and the hot debate on fishing over redds. Plus, find out who won the coveted two-day fishing trip with Ellis and how you can snag your own hand-dyed bucktails. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a questio...
Dec 21, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 153
As the temperatures drop, the fishing heats up in the tropics! Captain David Blinken joins us to share his top tips for a successful saltwater fly fishing expedition. Learn the secrets to maintaining your gear, perfecting your cast, and what to pack to tackle the big ones. It's an episode packed with practical advice for anglers of all levels. Thanks to our friends at Norvise for sponsoring the series! All Things Social Media Follow David on Facebook and Instagram . Follow Masters of the Fly on ...
Dec 20, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 152
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with George Costa of TCO Fly Shop for an insightful fishing report. Find out why now is the prime time for streamer fishing, which nymphs are hitting it big, and how to navigate the winter waters for a successful catch. Gear up with George's expert advice on the essential fly colors for your box this season! For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website . Have a question for George? Send us a mes...
Dec 16, 2023•6 min•Season 5Ep. 151
In the latest episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash sits down with British fly fishing legend Davy Wotton for an illuminating reflection on his earliest memories discovering the sport as a child in the UK countryside. Davy vividly recalls being transfixed by an old man gracefully fly fishing on a nearby river, sparking a lifelong passion. He shares how boarding school mentors like its game master nurtured his interest by providing fly tying materials and guiding him to books that built...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 150
Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on mid-December conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from t...
Dec 14, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 149
Hosts Marvin Cash and expert fly fisher Mac Brown explore fishing strategies for fluctuating weather conditions in this episode of The Articulate Fly. Hear Mac explain how major drops in barometric pressure make trout sluggish and tough to catch. Learn how trout become more active once the pressure stabilizes at a low level. Mac shares tips for tempting neutral trout with slow jigging techniques. Discover why brown trout get more aggressive as the barometer starts rising, while rainbows grow mor...
Dec 13, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 148
In this episode, host Marvin Cash interviews guide Ellis Ward about fall and winter fishing conditions in East Tennessee. They discuss how recent rains have improved fishing after a severe drought. Ellis talks about how he likes the gray, overcast days of early winter for fishing, and how temperatures and conditions are stabilizing which leads to more predictable fishing. He gives tips for fly fishing for musky and brown trout when water gets colder, like slowing down retrieves and using sinking...
Dec 08, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 147
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash interviews Captain David Blinken about the concerning decline of the striped bass population on the East Coast. They discuss the importance of recreational anglers speaking up during the public comment period for the proposed striped bass regulations addendum ending December 22nd. Blinken stresses that significant catch limits need to be enacted now before the striped bass fishery collapses. The episode also covers Blinken's upcoming tarpon...
Dec 06, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 146
In this episode, Marvin Cash and George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, team up to deliver an information-packed update on late fall fishing opportunities across Central Pennsylvania. They cover weather conditions, stream flows, steelhead activity, spawning behaviors, fly and rig recommendations, and much more. With decades of combined knowledge, Marvin and George provide anglers with everything they need to know to find success on the water right now. Their contagious enth...
Dec 02, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 145
Ethan Martin of TaleTellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, Virginia, updates us on late November conditions in Central Virginia. To learn more about Ethan and TaleTellers, check out our full length interview . Follow TaleTellers on Facebook and Instagram . Have a question for Ethan? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to th...
Nov 30, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 144
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, hosts Marvin Cash and Mac Brown have an insightful conversation about winter fly fishing strategies. They discuss effective flies, nymphs, midges, and other tactics for catching trout in cold weather. Mac shares tips on fishing reservoir tributaries where bigger fish enter from the lakes. He emphasizes downsizing flies and gives specific fly pattern recommendations. The hosts also preview an online casting course they will teach this winter to help anglers ...
Nov 29, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 143
Ellis Ward updates us on late November conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Media Follow Ellis and Flyzotics on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App St...
Nov 24, 2023•19 min•Season 5Ep. 142
On this episode, David updates us on his recent trip to Mexico and discusses inshore strategies when you don't have electronics. Thanks to our friends at Norvise for sponsoring the series! All Things Social Media Follow David on Facebook and Instagram . Follow Masters of the Fly on Facebook and Instagram . Follow GotOne on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Download GotOne for Android or iOS Join ASGA Today! Support the Show Sho...
Nov 22, 2023•10 min•Season 5Ep. 141
This enlightening episode breaks down AI concepts like machine learning and generative text while spotlighting data privacy issues. Marvin Cash and returning guest Stephen Baird decode AI terminology and real-world applications. They offer actionable ways to exercise caution around data sharing, from trusting your instincts to deleting unused apps. Stephen then provides an inside look at how TrackFly bakes privacy into its software design. He also teases upcoming AI-enhanced products for TrackFl...
Nov 21, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 140
George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on mid-November conditions in Central PA. For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website . Have a question for George? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Follow TCO on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to the P...
Nov 17, 2023•6 min•Season 5Ep. 139
Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on mid-November conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from t...
Nov 16, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 138
In this episode, Mac and I discuss mid-November conditions in Western North Carolina. All Things Social Media Follow Mac on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store , the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store . Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice....
Nov 15, 2023•8 min•Season 5Ep. 137
Ellis Ward updates us on early November conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Media Follow Ellis and Flyzotics on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App S...
Nov 08, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 136
On this episode, David and I discuss his striper and false albacore season, his upcoming tarpon trip and how you can help support better fisheries management through ASGA and GotOne . Thanks to our friends at Norvise for sponsoring the series! All Things Social Media Follow David on Facebook and Instagram . Follow Masters of the Fly on Facebook and Instagram . Follow GotOne on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Download GotOne f...
Nov 07, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 135
George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on early November conditions in Central PA. For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website . Have a question for George? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Follow TCO on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to the...
Nov 03, 2023•5 min•Season 5Ep. 134
Ethan Martin of TaleTellers Fly Shop in Lynchburg, Virginia, updates us on early November conditions in Central Virginia. To learn more about Ethan and TaleTellers, check out our full length interview . Follow TaleTellers on Facebook and Instagram . Have a question for Ethan? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to t...
Nov 02, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 133
In this episode, Mac and I discuss early November conditions in Western North Carolina. All Things Social Media Follow Mac on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store , the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store . Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice....
Nov 01, 2023•10 min•Season 5Ep. 132
On this episode, I am joined by saltwater guide David Blinken . David shares his journey to the salt, his fishery off of Long Island and some of the challenges it is facing today. Thanks to our friends at Norvise for sponsoring the episode! All Things Social Media Follow David on Facebook and Instagram . Follow Masters of the Fly on Facebook and Instagram . Follow GotOne on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Download GotOne for ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 131
Ellis Ward updates us on late October conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Media Follow Ellis and Flyzotics on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Sto...
Oct 27, 2023•15 min•Season 5Ep. 130
George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College, Pennsylvania, updates us on late October conditions in Central PA. For PA fishing regulations, check out the PA Fish & Boat Commission website . Have a question for George? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Follow TCO on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to the P...
Oct 21, 2023•4 min•Season 5Ep. 129
Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on late October conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page , and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from t...
Oct 20, 2023•12 min•Season 5Ep. 128
In this episode, Mac and I discuss mid-October conditions in Western North Carolina. All Things Social Media Follow Mac on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store , the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store . Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice....
Oct 19, 2023•11 min•Season 5Ep. 127
On this episode, I am joined by Jake Darling, Manager of Unicoi Outfitters . Jake shares his fly fishing journey, and we take a deep dive into North Georgia fishing and shoal bass. Check Out The Articulate Fly Consulting All Things Social Media Follow Jake on Instagram . Follow Unicoi Outfitters on Facebook and Instagram . Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Do...
Oct 18, 2023•48 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Ellis Ward updates us on mid-October conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Media Follow Ellis and Flyzotics on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and YouTube . Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Stor...
Oct 12, 2023•15 min•Season 5Ep. 125
