The Butcher Shop

Raw conversations with master angler tiers who craft and fish the deadliest streamers in the game. Each episode dissects signature patterns and complete systems for hunting trophy brown trout, musky, pike and bass. No recipes - just proven tactics from predator specialists who consistently deliver the goods.

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S7, Ep 52: The Summer Shift: Adapting Your Fly Game with Brendan Ruch - The Articulate Fly

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is back with Brendan Ruch for the latest Ruch Report. As summer heats up, Brendan shares his insights on adapting smallmouth strategies, particularly focusing on topwater techniques and the importance of scaling down baitfish sizes for summer flows. Listeners will learn about the effectiveness of using smaller, slim-profile baitfish flies and the benefits of experimenting with larger flies in faster water. Brendan emphasizes that anglers sh...

Jun 18, 2025•10 min

S1, Ep 5: From Concept to Catch: A Deep Dive into the Tweaker with Fletcher Sams

In this episode of The Butcher Shop, host Marvin Cash is joined by Fletcher Sams, the innovative mind behind the Tweaker. Fletcher shares his journey into the world of visual eats and swim bugs, delving deep into the creation of the Tweaker, the fishing problem it addresses and the unique design features that make it effective. Listeners will discover the inspiration behind the name and the challenges Fletcher faced in developing a fly that could navigate tight, brush-filled creeks while maintai...

Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1, Ep 4: Tying the Circus Peanut: Streamer Secrets and Fishing Strategies with Russ Maddin

In this episode of The Butcher Shop, host Marvin Cash sits down with Russ Maddin at the vise for a lively discussion about the iconic Circus Peanut. As Russ ties this innovative pattern, he shares the fascinating backstory behind its creation in the early 2000s, highlighting the guiding challenges that inspired its design. Listeners will learn about the unique two-hook construction that helps keep fish hooked longer, a game-changer for streamer fishing enthusiasts. Russ dives deep into his appro...

May 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1, Ep 3: Shack Nasties and the Drunk & Disorderly: A Winter Chat with Tommy Lynch

In this episode of The Butcher Shop, host Marvin Cash sits down with Tommy Lynch on a frigid winter evening in Michigan, where they dive deep into the world of fly tying and fishing. Despite the brutal cold and a case of the "shack nasties," Tommy shares his insights on the creation of his popular fly pattern, the Drunk & Disorderly. With a few Monsters and some Kodiak to keep the spirits high, the duo explores the intricacies of fly design, discussing the importance of movement and bite tri...

Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1, Ep 2: The T-Bone: A Deep Dive with Blane Chocklett

In this inaugural episode of The Butcher Shop, host Marvin Cash sits down with renowned angler Blane Chocklett for an in-depth discussion on the art of crafting and fishing the T-Bone. Blane shares his journey from early musky fishing experiences to the creation of the T-Bone, detailing the materials and techniques that went into its design. He dives into the intricacies of hook and shank configurations, the importance of profile and silhouette and how to effectively fish this innovative pattern...

Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1, Ep 1: Coming Soon!

Hey, folks, it’s Marvin Cash the host of The Articulate Fly . I am super stoked to share a new podcast that is going to launch soon - The Butcher Shop. We are going to have raw conversations with master angler tiers who craft and fish the deadliest streamers in the game. From OGs like Blane Chocklett, Russ Maddin and Tommy Lynch to up and coming young guys, we are going to talk to them all. Each episode will dissects signature patterns and complete systems for hunting trophy brown trout, musky, ...

Jan 24, 2025•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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