S5, Ep 126: Jake Darling of Unicoi Outfitters

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 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. Helpful Episode Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:01 First Fly Fishing Experience with His Dad 00:05:53 Mentors and Fishing Community in His Upbringing 00:07:00 Fishing as a Bonding Experience with Father 00:10:36 Fishing as a Lesson in Life and Manhood 00:12:59 The Generosity of the Fly Fishing Community 00:19:40 Starting Guiding Career Through Unicoi Outfitters 00:22:09 The Secret to Being a Good Guide 00:24:58 The Misconceptions of Being a Fishing Guide 00:28:22 The Attractiveness of Shoal Bass as a Fly Fishing Species 00:30:38 The Seasonality and Tackle for Shoal Bass Fishing 00:39:46 Exploring the Bass Fisheries in the Area