The Brackish Fly

Chances are, you've heard a fly fisher talk about how they want to go to Alaska to try their luck at the multitude of species that call the largest state in the US home. From Salmon to Trout, on to grayling and others, the state boast an impressive lineup of bucket list species. Join host Jeff Jones as he talks with Austin Jones about his recent trip to the Kenai Peninsula in pursuit of a few of the fantastic fish that inhabit the rivers and streams there.

Matt Charette walks us through the design process for a modern fishing and recreational kayak. Matt is the key designer for the Vibe Makana 100 which released in early 2023. To see the Makana in action and to follow Matt, check out these links.  https://instagram.com/rural.fisherman?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM= https://vibekayaks.com/products/makana-100?variant=42576982671538

If you've ever wanted to catch Suwannee bass, this is the episode for you. Tim Bonvechio goes into great detail on their life habits, food sources, and even a few places to catch them. 

Todd has been a fly junky for many years. He holds the 4lb tippet world record for spotted bass. 

Panther Branch Bugs owner, Brandon Bailes, sits down and talks fly fishing small creeks, fly rods, and of course tying some of his awesome fly patterns. Be sure to check out PBB on Instagram and grab a few flies to support a local Alabama business. https://www.instagram.com/panther_branch_bugs/?hl=en http://thefiberglassmanifesto.blogspot.com/2016/05/panther-branch-bugs-minnie-mouse.html?m=1

Matt Lewis is literally the guy that wrote the book on fly fishing for redeye bass. Any quick google search for redeyes and you’re sure to come across Matt’s name many times. Living in the Auburn, AL area, he is right smack in the middle of several different species of redeye. This episode delves into the issues related to redeye bass, as well as how to catch them, and how we can help conserve the species for our future generations.

From steelhead to redfish, Jonathan slings flies at everything. Being a once extremely technical trout angler, he pursues fish on flies as small as 32, but also slings full chickens at musky. The Appalachian angler is truly a well rounded flyfisher we can all learn from! @theappalachianangler Vibe Shearwater CK Baitfish Kreelex Kreinik Fly Tying Materials WV Angler Charles Wesley Godwin

The original Brackish Coast crew, Jeff and Matt, are back in this story filled episode. Follow along, or try to, with the guys random conversations about fly fishing, disc golf, and rotten deer carcass creek. (yea, you read that correctly....)  Brackish Coast The Brackish Fly

Brandt was a normal kayak fisherman living near Jackson, MS. He frequently made trips to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi in pursuit of redfish, and speckled trout. Now armed with a fly rod and a vise, he still chases reds and specks, but now on flies he designs and with the "buggy whip." Big Bird Fishin YouTube Channel  Marsh Beast 

Today we're getting back in the podcasting game with a great interview with an 11 year old fly fishing fanatic. Izabella Jones has been fishing most of her young life, and casting flies for only about a year.  To see the host, Jeff Jones's fishing adventures, check out the YouTube channel "The Brackish Fly" here... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGO6ZhY1ur42OkXw4D8NDWw

This episode of The Brackish Fly, chronicles the events leading up to host Jeff Jones’s addiction to the sport we all know and love, fly fishing.

A preview of the upcoming season of the Brackish Fly.