Tailwaters Fly Fishing Podcast

Local Guide Justin Shroyer & Trophy Water Guide Service

Join us as we talk with local guide and Founder of Trophy Water Guide Service, Justin Shroyer. We’ll be discussing: * Growing up in a fishy family * Applying an Environmental Biology & Ecology Degree from App State * East Tennessee fly fishing history and Appalachian Angler * River etiquette then and now * Changes to our tailwater fisheries over the last 20 years * The switch from rafts to hard boats * Figuring out “The Low Water Game” on the South Holston * Establishing Trophy Water Guide Service and holding to a high standard * Losing a shop to Hurricane Helene and working through the other side * Balancing a career in guiding with having a family   Connect with Justin and Trophy Water Guide Service here: https://trophywaterguideservice.com/ [https://trophywaterguideservice.com/] Or follow them on social media: https://www.instagram.com/trophyguides/ [https://www.instagram.com/trophyguides/]    A special thanks to Corey J Smith [https://www.instagram.com/coreyjsmithmusic/] for the amazing music!

Local Guide: Galen Kipar & Asheville Fly Fishing Company

Join us tonight as we talk with guide, and owner of Asheville Fly Fishing Company, Galen Kipar as we discuss:   * How Galen got into flyfishing and guiding in this part of the world * His background in music and throughlines into flyfishing and guiding * Making it through Helene as a small business owner * Galen’s work with the Blue Ridge Guide Association and other conservation oriented groups * Galen’s forays into farming * Catching big fish on terrestrials   Connect with Galen or follow him on social media here: https://www.ashevilleflyfishingco.com/ [https://www.ashevilleflyfishingco.com/] https://www.instagram.com/ashevilleflyfishingco/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashevilleflyfishingco/]   Find the Galen Kipar Project, where you can listen to “Rushing Over My Bones” here: https://www.reverbnation.com/galenkiparproject/songs [https://www.reverbnation.com/galenkiparproject/songs]   A special thanks to Corey J Smith AND Galen Kipar for the amazing music!

Local Guide Korey Hartley & Appalachian Outdoors

Join us as we talk with local guide and owner of Appalachian Outdoors, Korey Hartley, as we discuss: * How he got into fly fishing and fly tying * His early trips to the South Holston * Transitioning from a hectic corporate job to guiding * What some of those early trips were like * Some memorable moments on the South Holston and Watauga * Appalachian Outdoors and everything you wanted to know about his tungsten beads, including * How important good milling is to maximize sink rate * Rigorous product testing * Hot bead colors and sizes * All of the effort that goes into sourcing top quality beads and getting them to you at reasonable prices Connect with Korey or follow him on social media here: https://www.appoutdoorsco.com/ https://www.instagram.com/appoutdoors/ Check us out and buy Korey’s beads at https://tailwatersflyco.com/ A special thanks to Corey J Smith for the amazing music!

Tailwaters Wrapped

Join us tonight as John and Mandy talk about: * Our most recent South Holston and Watauga River fishing report * How we’re doing * New faces in the shop * Tailwaters Fly Company hard and fast rules * Tying events * Trying to fill fly bins thoughtfully * What’s cool in the shop * Classes * Needing help with content production!   Check us out at https://tailwatersflyco.com/    Before you step in the shop, check out the Corey J Smith [https://www.instagram.com/coreysmit423/] and Braydon Wilhoit’s [https://www.instagram.com/braydon_wilhoit/] Instagram pages   A special thanks to Corey J Smith [https://www.instagram.com/coreyjsmithmusic/] for the amazing music!

Local Guide Matthew Guinn

Join us tonight as we talk with local guide Matthew Guinn as we discuss: * Diving into flyfishing and learning on your own in East Tennessee * Battling with addiction and coming out the other side * Tying over 20,000 flies in a year * Tips for fishing the Sulphur hatch on the South Holston * Reading clients and putting them at ease * Fishing opportunities that complement our tailwater trout in East Tennessee * Catching a 30lb striper on a 5 weight Connect with Matthew or follow him on social media here: https://bristolanglers.com/ [https://bristolanglers.com/] https://www.instagram.com/bristol_agnelrs_llc/ [https://www.instagram.com/bristol_agnelrs_llc/] Read the Garden & Gun Article here: “The Other Montana” [https://gardenandgun.com/feature/the-other-montana/] Check us out at https://tailwatersflyco.com/ [https://tailwatersflyco.com/ ] A special thanks to Corey J Smith [https://www.instagram.com/coreyjsmithmusic/] for the amazing music!