The Articulate Fly

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash connects with Matt Reilly for a comprehensive update on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Southwest Virginia. Matt shares his firsthand experiences of the storm's impact on the community, highlighting the severe flooding in towns like Damascus and Marion, which has disrupted local infrastructure and tourism. Despite these challenges, Matt'...

In this engaging episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash sits down with Chase Smith, the creative mind behind the innovative Spiral Spook. Together, they explore Chase's design philosophy, the evolution of his signature pattern and the challenges of scaling a fly tying business. Chase shares insights into his journey from conventional angling to fly fishing, highlighting the influence of h...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Captain David Blinken for an update on the Northeast fishing scene. As the weather cools down, David shares insights on the arrival of striped bass, while the elusive false albacore remain scarce around Eastern Long Island. Despite their absence, David offers promising reports of stripers in Rhode Island and Fisher's Island, w...

In this heartfelt episode of The Articulate Fly, Marvin Cash reconnects with Mac Brown amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the Appalachian region. Mac shares his personal experiences during the storm, highlighting the resilience of the community as they navigate through the aftermath. Despite the challenges, Mac remains hopeful, emphasizing the importance of supporting local communities an...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash connects with Ellis Ward for an insightful East Tennessee Fishing Report amidst challenging conditions. Ellis shares firsthand observations from the Johnson City and Elizabethton areas, highlighting the severe impact of recent flooding on local waterways and communities. Despite the devastation, Ellis offers a glimmer of hope with promising f...

Marvin Cash is joined by Brendan Ruch to discuss the current smallmouth fishing conditions in Pennsylvania as the season transitions into fall. Brendan shares insights about the recent bump in water levels that has improved fishing conditions, leading to a brief pre-spawn-like feeding frenzy. As the weather cools and water clarity increases, Brendan emphasizes the importance of adjusting tackle se...

Join host Marvin Cash in another insightful episode of The Articulate Fly, as he chats with Dustin White on the latest Central Wyoming fly fishing conditions. Broadcasting from the Crazy Rainbow Lodge, Marvin and Dustin reflect on the tragic impact of recent events in Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Despite the challenges, they highlight the inspiring response from t...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash brings us the latest Central PA Fishing Report with George Costa from TCO Fly Shop in State College. As fall settles in, George shares the exciting news about the current fishing conditions, with stream levels at or above average, and a vibrant mix of olives, isos, and October caddis making their appearance. Terrestrials like ants, beetles an...

Marvin Cash welcomes Captain David Blinken back to the podcast for another enlightening episode of On the Salt, where they dive into the complexities of fishing conditions along Eastern Long Island. The conversation kicks off with a reflection on the recent challenging weather patterns, particularly the relentless northeast winds that have kept many anglers off the water. David shares his insights...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash sits down with Pennsylvania guide Frank Landis to delve into the art of night fishing for predator trout. They explore all aspects of this thrilling pursuit, from scouting water and selecting the right gear to choosing flies and perfecting presentation techniques. Frank shares his insights on the unique challenges and rewards of fishing under...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Brendan Ruch for another Ruch Report. Brendan shares his observations on the current fall transition, including cooler temperatures and wetter conditions. He discusses the challenges and rewards of fishing in low water levels, where every cast can either be grass or bass. Brendan provides tips on bottom bouncing techniques and...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Dustin White for another On the Water Fishing Report. Dustin shares his experiences of having stretches of water to himself and the joy of fishing during this time of year. They discuss the extensive fishing options available, from streamer fishing to dry flies and hopper dropper setups, making it an exciting time for anglers....

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Ellis Ward for another East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares insights on the impacts of recent weather patterns, including tropical storms and hurricanes, on fishing conditions. They discuss the benefits of these weather events for local water levels and how they affect fishing strategies. Ellis provides updates on curre...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Matt Reilly for another Southwest Virginia Fishing Report. They discuss the current transition period in smallmouth fishing, where water temperatures are fluctuating between the mid-sixties to upper seventies. Matt explains how recent rains have brought back power fishing techniques and how the fish are reacting to the changin...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with George Costa of TCO Fly Shop in State College for another Central PA Fishing Report. George shares his humorous take on his health regimen and dives into the current fishing conditions in Central Pennsylvania. With cooler temperatures and a bit of rain, the fall fishing season is shaping up nicely. George highlights the effect...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash connects with Mac Brown for another insightful "Casting Angles" segment. Mac shares his experiences from a successful casting school, highlighting the camaraderie and skill of the participants. They discuss the challenges posed by low water levels in the creeks and the implications of an upcoming hatchery renovation on trout stocking in North...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is joined by Captain David Blinken for another "On the Salt" segment. David shares updates on the current fishing conditions, discussing the impact of recent weather events and the anticipation for the arrival of false albacore. He provides detailed recommendations on gear, including the ideal rod, reel, terminal tackle and flies for targetin...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Dustin White for another insightful "On the Water" segment. Dustin shares his recent adventures, including a brief trip to Colorado, and dives into the current fishing conditions in central Wyoming. He provides updates on the hatches, noting the variability in caddis and trico hatches and the impact of weather changes on fishi...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Brendan Ruch for another insightful Ruch Report. Brendan shares updates on the current fishing conditions, highlighting the mixed period of topwater and baitfish fishing. He provides tips on fishing buggy style during the day and baitfish patterns over weeds and boulders in the mornings and evenings. Brendan also discusses the...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash checks in with Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares his passion for mousing and muskie fishing, emphasizing the thrill and challenge of targeting big browns and muskies. He explains his guiding philosophy, which focuses on providing unique and rewarding experiences rather than just ensuring a bent rod. Ellis d...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash welcomes back the multi-talented Brian Hester, an artist, inventor and, now, author. Brian shares updates on his latest artistic endeavors, collaborations with Jam Up Apparel and MothBear and his exciting new book, "She Talks to Fish." The conversation covers Brian's journey from the easel to industrial design, including his innovative use of...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with George Costa from TCO Fly Shop in State College, PA, for another insightful Central PA Fishing Report. George shares the exciting news about the excellent fishing conditions as fall approaches, with stream levels being optimal and temperatures cooling down, making for prime fishing weather. He discusses the current hatches, in...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is back with another segment of On the Salt with Captain David Blinken. David shares his experiences dealing with the northeast wind and how it affects fishing conditions on Long Island. They discuss the current state of false albacore sightings, with David providing updates from New England and the Jersey shore, and his hopes for finding the...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Mac Brown for another insightful segment of Casting Angles. Mac shares his recent experiences as the weather transitions, discussing the impact of cooler temperatures and recent rainfall on trout streams in the area. They delve into the current conditions of various creeks and lakes, noting how the water levels and coloration...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Blane Chocklett for another segment of The Chocklett Factory. Blane shares his whirlwind travel experiences, from visiting friends and fishing in Washington and Oregon to collaborating on a significant film project about Lefty Kreh with Flip Pallot. Blane discusses the evolving fisheries in the Pacific Northwest and the import...