The Articulate Fly

The Articulate Fly

The Articulate Fly Fly Fishing Podcast regularly releases interviews with national and regional personalities covering fly fishing, fly tying and fly fishing travel. We also regularly release fishing reports for the novice and experienced fly angler. Whether you just loved a River Runs Through It or you are a streamer junkie, a dry fly addict, a swinger or a nymph head, we have you covered! To learn more, visit www.thearticulatefly.com.

  1. Foundations of Fly Casting: Mastering Variability and Adaptability with Mac Brown

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    Foundations of Fly Casting: Mastering Variability and Adaptability with Mac Brown

    Join Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly fishing podcast for another essential Casting Angles segment with renowned guide and casting instructor Mac Brown, who brings over 40 years of guiding experience to this critical discussion on building foundational casting skills. Mac reveals why most anglers struggle with on-water situations despite countless hours of park practice, explaining how developing a strong foundational casting stroke facilitates the variability needed to adapt seamlessly to challenging fishing conditions from Wisconsin's Driftless area vegetation to Montana's windy rivers. Learn why "pickup and lay down" repetition leads to context dependency that fails when trees, wind and tight quarters demand creative solutions, and discover how mastering core principles like power and rod path variations enables you to throw positive and negative curve casts confidently in any fishing scenario. With delayed harvest season approaching, Mac emphasizes the importance of grass-based practice sessions that build true adaptability rather than memorized responses, transforming frustrated anglers into confident problem-solvers who can handle mangrove-covered saltwater flats or rhododendron-shrouded mountain streams with equal skill. Whether you're preparing for fall fishing or looking to break through casting plateaus, this segment provides the foundational understanding that serious fly fishing enthusiasts need to elevate their stream performance through intelligent practice and strategic skill development. Related Content S7, Ep 20 - Practice Makes Perfect: Mac Brown on Mastering Casting Techniques S7, Ep 41 - Navigating High Water: Strategies for Success with Mac Brown S6, Ep 93 - Terrestrials, Drift and Teaching the Next Generation with Mac Brown S6, Ep 130 - Casting in Color: Mac Brown's Fall Fly Fishing Strategies All Things Social Media Follow Mac on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your...

    11 мин.
  2. Building Bridges: Community and Content Creation in Fly Fishing with Spencer Durrant

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    Building Bridges: Community and Content Creation in Fly Fishing with Spencer Durrant

    Building Authentic Fly Fishing Communities Through ContentIn this episode of The Articulate Fly podcast, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Spencer Durrant after nearly four years to explore the evolving world of fly fishing community building and digital marketing. Guest Expertise: Multi-Platform Content CreatorSpencer Durrant serves as Director of Content at Ventures Fly Co. and News and Gear Editor at Flylords, while hosting the weekly Untangled: Fly Fishing for Everyone podcast. After transitioning from high school teaching to full-time fly fishing industry work, Spencer brings unique insights into authentic audience engagement and trust-building strategies. What You'll Learn: Business and Community Building StrategiesDiscover how podcasting creates deeper trust relationships than traditional digital marketing, why consistency beats sporadic content creation and how to compete with larger companies through authentic community engagement. Spencer shares practical insights on building customer loyalty through educational content rather than competing solely on price. Featured Techniques: Content Strategy and Audience DevelopmentLearn Spencer's approach to scripted podcast production, the power of recurring themes and personality in content creation and how to leverage user-generated questions for engaging episodes. The discussion covers effective gear reviewing strategies that maintain honesty while building industry relationships. Digital Marketing Insights: Beyond Traditional MetricsExplore why podcast ROI differs from traditional digital advertising, the challenges of measuring community-building success and strategies for competing with established brands through superior customer experience and educational resources. AI and Content Creation: Navigating the FutureSpencer and Marvin discuss the responsible use of AI in content creation, distinguishing between helpful process automation and content that betrays audience trust, plus predictions for how artificial intelligence will impact authentic community building in outdoor industries. Check Out Spencer's First Appearance on The Articulate FlySponsorsThanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership. Related ContentS4, Ep 4 - Matt O'Neal of Savage Flies S7, Ep 1 - Winter Fly Tying and Pre-Spawn Tips with Matt Reilly BONUS - Tying the Circus Peanut: Streamer Secrets and Fishing Strategies with Russ Maddin S4, Ep 150 - Soft Hackles with Allen McGee All Things Social MediaFollow Spencer on a...

    57 мин.
  3. Casting into Autumn: Tips and Tricks for Fall Fishing in East Tennessee

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    Casting into Autumn: Tips and Tricks for Fall Fishing in East Tennessee

    The Articulate Fly delivers another essential East Tennessee Fishing Report with veteran guide Ellis Ward, covering the critical fall transition period when serious fly fishers need to adapt their approach. Ward, who operates in the premier East Tennessee tailwater system, breaks down current conditions on the Watauga River (low flows no recreational releases) and South Holston River (reliable generation), while detailing the shift to smaller fall patterns with bugs in the 16-22 range. This episode delivers actionable techniques for fishing floating lines at distance, including Ward's proven lift-and-drop method that positions anglers for downstream hook sets and eliminates problematic line slack. Ward explains why downstream positioning is crucial when everything becomes "muted by fly line stretch and rod tip," especially during the pickier fall conditions. Whether you're planning fall trips to the Watauga and South Holston systems or looking to refine your distance nymphing and dry fly techniques, this report provides the local intelligence and technical insights that separate successful anglers from the crowd. To learn more about Ellis, check out our interview! Related Content S6, Ep 139 - Exploring East Tennessee's Changing Waters with Ellis Ward S6, Ep 37 - Streamer Secrets and Dry Fly Dreams with East Tennessee's Ellis Ward S6, Ep 128 - Catch Big Fish: Ellis Ward's Insider Tips for East Tennessee Anglers S7, Ep 14 - The Streamer Playbook: Tips and Tactics for Targeting Big Trout in East Tennessee with Ellis Ward All Things Social Media Follow Ellis and Flyzotics on Instagram. Follow Ellis on YouTube. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice. Advertise on the Podcast Is our community a good fit for your brand? a...

    17 мин.
  4. Fall Fishing Forecast: Navigating Low Water and Technical Tactics with George Costa

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    Fall Fishing Forecast: Navigating Low Water and Technical Tactics with George Costa

    Join The Articulate Fly's latest fishing report as host Marvin Cash connects with George Costa from TCO Fly Shop in State College for essential Central Pennsylvania fishing insights. Costa breaks down current fishing conditions across the region, where low and clear water demands technical approaches and finesse tactics. Learn why dry dropper techniques are producing consistent results, with small Chubby Chernobyls or hoppers paired with tiny ant patterns proving especially effective in these challenging conditions. Costa shares valuable timing strategies for evening caddis hatches that are delivering solid dry fly action, while morning trico opportunities continue despite winding down for the season. Discover the critical importance of long leaders and stealthy approaches when targeting spooky trout in crystal-clear, low water conditions. Costa also provides updates on TCO's upcoming fall and winter fly tying classes plus details on upcoming travel destinations. Whether you're planning Central Pennsylvania fishing trips or looking to refine your technical dry dropper skills, this report delivers actionable intelligence for making the most of challenging fall fishing conditions. Related Content S7, Ep 70 - The Dog Days of Summer: Trico Tactics in Central PA with George Costa S7, Ep 57 - Cicada Mania: Central PA Fishing Insights with George Costa S7, Ep 36 - Central PA Fishing Report with George Costa of TCO Fly Shop S6, Ep 30 - Central Pennsylvania Fishing Report with TCO Fly Shop All Things Social Media Follow TCO on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice. Advertise on the Podcast Is our community a good fit for your brand? Advertise with us. In the Industry and Need Help Getting Unstuck? Check

    3 мин.
  5. From Repetition to Retention: The Path to Mastery in Fly Casting

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    From Repetition to Retention: The Path to Mastery in Fly Casting

    Join Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another Casting Angles segment with expert instructor Mac Brown, where they explore the path from basic technique to true casting mastery. Brown, a renowned fly fishing guide and casting instructor from Bryson City, North Carolina, brings decades of teaching experience to discuss the four stages of learning that transform mechanical casting into effortless, flow-state performance. Perfect timing for the post-Labor Day transition period, this episode dives into advanced line control techniques, kinesthetic learning approaches and why skill retention matters more than flashy one-time performance. Brown reveals how understanding the "why" behind casting mechanics eliminates performance anxiety and joint freezing, while his progressive teaching method ensures anglers build consistency before advancing to the next skill level. Learn about curve casts, double haul variations and systematic approaches to building a complete arsenal of casting techniques that utilize different airspaces for varying water conditions and obstacles. Brown emphasizes why mastering multiple line control methods prepares anglers for real fishing situations when trees and cover block traditional casting lanes. With fall fishing opportunities ahead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and delayed harvest stocking beginning in October, this episode provides essential preparation for anglers ready to elevate their casting from basic competence to confident mastery on the water. Related Content S7, Ep 20 - Practice Makes Perfect: Mac Brown on Mastering Casting Techniques S7, Ep 16 - Simplifying Complexity: Effective Teaching Strategies in Fly Fishing with Mac Brown S6, Ep 10 - Casting Angles with Mac Brown S7, Ep 28 - Warming Waters and Active Fish: A Spring Fishing Update with Mac Brown All Things Social Media Follow Mac on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice. Advertise on the Podcast Is our community a good

    12 мин.
  6. From Kitchen Table to Riverbank: The Whuff Rod Co. Journey with Dave Huff

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    From Kitchen Table to Riverbank: The Whuff Rod Co. Journey with Dave Huff

    In this episode of The Articulate Fly fishing podcast, host Marvin Cash sits down with Dave Huff, the driving force behind Whuff Rod Co. and founder of the Kentucky River Musky Classic tournament. Guest Expertise: From Custom Rod Builder to Industry InnovatorDave Huff brings a unique perspective to fly rod design through his background in industrial design and mentorship under legendary rod builder Mike Arnold from the Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers. What started as custom rod building in 2016 evolved into Whuff Rod Co., driven by Dave's frustration with existing musky fly rods that lacked soul and proper mid-flex action. What You'll Learn: Rod Design Philosophy and Business StrategyDiscover how Dave's "better mousetrap" mentality led to developing rods with superior feel and casting comfort. Learn about his commitment to organic growth over flash marketing, his unique $65 full rod replacement warranty policy and why he believes affordable quality rods ($179-$459 price points) can democratize fly fishing access. Featured Techniques: Mid-Flex Rod Design for Musky FishingDave explains why traditional saltwater rods repurposed for musky fishing fail when throwing "wet socks at tree stumps." His River Wolf 11-weight and complete lineup from 3-weight to 12-weight prioritize all-day casting comfort and fish-fighting capability over stiffness. Kentucky River Musky Classic InsightsGet inside details on this growing tournament that went from 21 teams in year one to 112 anglers in year two, despite historic flooding challenges. Dave shares how the event supports Muskies Inc. Chapter 52 conservation efforts and influences state fisheries management decisions. Upcoming Innovations and Trade Show CircuitLearn about the upcoming "Destination Series" mid-priced rods and Dave's ambitious three-pack rod bundles for saltwater slam fishing. Plus, find out where to catch Whuff Rod Co. at 2026 trade shows and the new Whuff Pack YouTube series. Ready to discover how thoughtful rod design and authentic business practices are reshaping the fly fishing industry? This episode delivers actionable insights for anglers and entrepreneurs alike. SponsorsThanks to TroutRoutes for sponsoring this episode. Use artfly20 to get 20% off of your TroutRoutes Pro membership. Related ContentS6, Ep 146 - Musky Mysteries: Winter Tactics and Fly Tying Tips with Matt Reilly S6, Ep 142 - Winter Musky Adventures and Streamer Tactics with Ellis Ward S6, Ep 112 - Smallmouth Transitions and Musky Prep: Matt Reilly's Southwest VA Update S7, Ep 61 - The Chocklett Factory Unleashed: New Flies and Other Goodies with Blane Chocklett All Things Social MediaFollow a href="https://whuffrodco.com" rel="noopener...

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  7. Beyond the Popper: Subsurface Strategies with Brendan Ruch

    28 АВГ.

    Beyond the Popper: Subsurface Strategies with Brendan Ruch

    Join Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another insightful Ruch Report with Pennsylvania guide Brendan Ruch, who shares expert techniques for challenging summer fishing conditions. With waters running low and clear across PA, Ruch reveals why subtle surface presentations are outfishing aggressive popper techniques, demonstrating Matt Miles' proven method of creating slack movement that mimics injured insects without spooking selective fish. Learn specific cicada shimmy strategies that trigger strikes when fish are being "sippy" and discover Ruch's go-to subsurface patterns including the Single Nut Job on size 2 hooks and MFC's mini-Sex Dungeon in olive and tan colorations that are producing consistent results. Ruch provides detailed sizing and weight specifications for these productive smallmouth patterns while explaining how to adapt your approach when fishing pressure increases in limited access areas. Whether you're dealing with similar low water conditions or looking to refine your surface fishing techniques, this episode delivers actionable insights from a guide who's consistently putting clients on fish during tough summer conditions. To learn more about Brendan, check out our interview. Related Content S6, Ep 41 - Smallmouth Secrets and Streamer Savvy with Brendan Ruch S7, Ep 57 - Cicada Mania: Central PA Fishing Insights with George Costa S7, Ep 70 - The Dog Days of Summer: Trico Tactics in Central PA with George Costa S7, Ep 50 - The Art of the Follow: Streamer Strategies and Fishing Tales from East Tennessee All Things Social Media Follow Brendan 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 Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice. Advertise on the Podcast Is our community a good fit for your brand? a href="https://www.thearticulatefly.com/advertise" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    6 мин.
  8. The Chocklett Factory:  Sneak Peek at New Products

    27 АВГ.

    The Chocklett Factory: Sneak Peek at New Products

    In this must-listen fly fishing podcast episode, host Marvin Cash welcomes back Blane Chocklett, the inventor of the revolutionary Game Changer platform, for another installment of The Chocklett Factory series. Expert Innovation: Blane Chocklett's Latest BreakthroughsBlane Chocklett, renowned fly designer, guide and author, reveals his most anticipated fly tying materials set to revolutionize the tying bench this fall and winter season. What You'll Learn: Cutting-Edge Tying SolutionsDiscover breakthrough innovations including flexible crustacean eyes that solve traditional mono eye problems, premium foam products for superior terrestrial patterns and specialized brush systems designed specifically for Game Changer applications. Featured Materials: Revolutionary Tying ComponentsLearn about finesse brushes for ultra-realistic patterns, support brushes for hybrid tying techniques, jerk changer brushes for lifelike baitfish action and complete body part systems for cicadas, shrimp and crawfish imitations. Conservation Focus: Jack Crevalle Research ProjectHear about Blane's collaboration with Mississippi State University and other institutions on acoustic tagging research aimed at establishing protective regulations for jack crevalle through scientific research. Tying Season Preparation: Complete Kits and SystemsGet the inside scoop on upcoming product releases including ready-to-tie kits that provide everything needed to master the Game Changer platform, making these advanced techniques accessible to fly shops and new tiers alike. Related ContentS2, Ep 114 - All Things Game Changer with Blane Chocklett S7, Ep 61 - The Chocklett Factory Unleashed: New Flies and Other Goodies with Blane Chocklett S6, Ep 144 - The Chocklett Factory: Conservation, New Products and a Legacy Remembered S6, Ep 41 - Smallmouth Secrets and Streamer Savvy with Brendan Ruch All Things Social MediaFollow Blane on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Chocklett Factory on Instagram. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Support the Show Shop on Amazon a...

    14 мин.
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The Articulate Fly Fly Fishing Podcast regularly releases interviews with national and regional personalities covering fly fishing, fly tying and fly fishing travel. We also regularly release fishing reports for the novice and experienced fly angler. Whether you just loved a River Runs Through It or you are a streamer junkie, a dry fly addict, a swinger or a nymph head, we have you covered! To learn more, visit www.thearticulatefly.com.

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