Tuckaseegee Fly Shop

The Tuck Cast...With a Splash of Bourbon “A Fly Fishing Podcast”

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All things fly fishing from the crew at Tuckaseegee Fly Shop located in Bryson City and Sylva North Carolina. Listen to the guys as they cover a wide variety of topics and current events affecting the industry, local anglers, and waters. Being located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the crew has vast knowledge of the area that will make your experience enjoyable an entertaining.

Author

Tuckaseegee Fly Shop

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.tuckflyshop.com

Latest episode

Feb 12, 2026

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Episodes

The Tuck Cast With a Splash of Bourbon: Is is it Spring? 12.02.2026

Bobby, and Dale and Nicolay are joined TFS Pal Andy to chat about Winter Fishing Conditions and whether or not it is Spring yet! February is feeling down right tropical compared to how it started and with temps reaching upper 60s it has us thinking of Spring. Spring hatches, spring water temps, and spring productivity! Tune in to check out the crazy fly Andy has been crushing it with on the Tuck!...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: The Winter Blues and State of the Industry 22.01.2026

Bobby, and Dale and Nicolay sit down to chat about "How cold is too cold?".  Little bit of weather moving through the Smokies these days of January so we chat about how to navigate the forecasts and the current state of the fly fishing industry.  Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by purchasing s...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: A sit Down with Bourbon and Wine Expert Sean Summers 03.12.2025

Bobby, and Dale and Nicolay sit down with Sean Summers, owner of Calistoga Wine and Spirits in Mississippi. Sean began his fly fishing journey with Tuckaseegee Fly Shop and fell in love with it, and the mountains of Western North Carolina. In this episode, Sean shares his expertise on Bourbons, how to correctly say Bullet and Mississippi. Tune in - learn a little bit about spirits and a fantastic...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: Destination Wyoming with Justin Pilat 15.09.2025

Bobby, and Dale join Shannon and Justin to chat about Wyoming travel.  This past August was our first destination trip to Wyoming hosted by Justin Pilat.  Tune into hear the correct pronunciation of his last name. Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of this trip we chat about local fishing conditions for mid September.  Get to Western North Carolina now, because the fishing is spectacular now! ...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: A Spirited Chat with TFS Guide Sam Nicholson 09.09.2025

Bobby, Dale and Nicolay sit down with Tuck Fly Shop Guide Sam Nicholson! Tune in to tap into Sam's energy! Hear his tales of how he came to love fly fishing and why he hates cats! ....Give us a call to book Sam for this fall or coming Spring and have a great time learning our waters with one of the best and most charismatic guides in Western North Carolina.  Send us your questions about this...

Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: Where do I fish? 04.09.2025

Bobby, Dale and Nicolay have a lovely chat about how much time it takes to fish certain streams. Some named, some not....Check out this episode to learn more about how to fish the best creeks with only limited time on summer vacations.  Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by purchasing some gear at: https:/...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: Guided Trips and What to Expect! 07.05.2025

Bobby, Dale, Nicolay and sit down with Tuck Fly Shop Guide Mark Cichon to discuss current fishing conditions, Helene recovery efforts and a new Hosted Trip offered by Tuck Fly Shop!  Check out this episode to learn more about how to visit Montana in a fly fishing off season. This is a perfect chance to bring a loved one who does not fish and experience Yellowstone in a rare way!  Send us your ques...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: See Montana in a new way! 23.04.2025

Bobby, Dale, Nicolay and sit down with Tuck Fly Shop Guide Mark Cichon to discuss current fishing conditions, Helene recovery efforts and a new Hosted Trip offered by Tuck Fly Shop!  Check out this episode to learn more about how to visit Montana in a fly fishing off season. This is a perfect chance to bring a loved one who does not fish and experience Yellowstone in a rare way!  Send us your ques...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: Public Mountain Trout Waters and The Regs 02.04.2025

Bobby, Dale and Nicolay revist the ever confusing world of North Carolina Public Mountain Trout Water and the regulations.  Check out this episode to learn more about what the difference is between Hatcery Supported versus Delayed Harvest and when you can fish, keep fish, release fish, not fish, and fish with what! When in doubt, just call us and we can help you navigate those troubled waters.  Se...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: Spring Update and Patagonia Recap with Special Guest 20.03.2025

The boys are back!! In this edition of the Tuck Cast local guru and recent guest to Patagonia, Andy Padyk, sits down with Bobby, Dale, and Nicolay to chat about his trip.  The guys give some local fishing reports before diving into All Things Patagonia!  The next destination trip is booking now! Give the shop a call for more info or to reserve your next adventure! Send us your questions about this...

The Tuck Cast with a Splash of Bourbon: Tricks and Treats from NCWILDLIFE! 01.11.2024

Nicolay, Dale and Bobby have some great news from NCWILDLIFE to share with everyone! Tune in and get the latest on fishing conditions in Western North Carolina.  Listen to hear what Bobby has to say about a woman screaming outside of his house in the middle of the night! (its not actually a woman)  Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this s...

Helene Update Part 4: Creeks, Fish, and Recovery! 16.10.2024

Join us for the latest update on the aftermath of Helene. We are excited to be seeing regular customers back in the shop this week and hope to see you all very soon! Nicely, Bobby, and Dale chat about the continued improvement of conditions since the storm, what Tuck Fly Shop is doing to aid in recovery and relief.  Tune into hear how you can help support these efforts!  Listen for a fly fishing r...

Helene Update part 3 09.10.2024

Ilda Chef Santiago Guzzetti Sylva, shop manager Nicolay Bell join Bobby and Dale on this episode for a Post Helene update.  There is some good news to listen for in this episode as it seems Sylva and Bryson City and Waynesville have turned the corner on this crisis.  Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckf...

Helene Update...We are open and so are our towns!! 03.10.2024

Sylva shop manager Nicolay Bell joines Bobby and Dale on this episode for a Post Helene update.  There is some good news to listen for in this episode as it seems Sylva and Bryson City have turned the corner on this crisis.  Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Su...

Hurricane Helene: Catastrophic Flooding in Western North Carolina 30.09.2024

Listen as we do our best to update you on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.  Some areas have been wiped off the map, but are very fortunate to have been spared.  Others were not so luck.  We do our best to share what we know with you. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop...

Charleston Redfishing with Matt 29.02.2024

Join us on the latest episode where we sit down with Tuck Fly Shop Lead Guide, Matt Rinehardt. Matt will hosting an upcoming trip to Charleston to chase Tailing Red Fish in the Low Country.  Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by purchasing so...

Fly Fishing Wyoming with Justin! 22.02.2024

Listen in with us today to hear more about Fly Fishing Wyoming with Justin on his hosted trip in September.  Our good friend Steve Keeble sits in with us to share some of his expertise on the region.  Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by pur...

Fly Fishing Slovenia! 15.02.2024

Tuck Fly Shop Guide, Anthony Allen, joins the crew to chat about our trip to Slovenia and the upcoming trip in April. Listen in to hear about experiences the best fly fishing opportunities that Europe has to offer! Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the...

NC Wildlife Officers 04.12.2023

Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennet,  and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer talk about Tuck Fly Shop Day, Guided Trip Winter Special, 2024 Tuck Fly Shop Schools and NC Wildlife Agency Officers update. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call...

Fly Fishing for Smallmouth With TFS Guides Matt and Logan 22.06.2023

The Tuck Fly Shop Crew Sit down with TFS Guides  Matt and Logan to chat about Smallmouth bass on the fly! Watch our YouTube video review by clicking the link below. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by purchasing some gear at: https://www.fl...

Big Mess is Back, and Talking about Patagonia Trip 02.06.2023

The Tuck Fly Shop Crew finds out where Big Mess has been and Dale and Bobby talk about their trip to Argentina. Watch our YouTube video review by clicking the link below. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by purchasing some gear at: https://...

A Sit Down With George Daniel at The Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show 2023 22.02.2023

The Tuck Fly Shop Crew gets a chance to have George Daniel share his story, and wisdom with us. Watch our YouTube video review by clicking the link below. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by purchasing some gear at: https://www.flyshopusa.c...

2023 Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show Part 2: A Quick Sit Down With Customer and Friend of the Shop Patrick Goddard 15.02.2023

The Tuck Fly Shop Crew sits down with friend of the shop Patrick Goddard to talk fly shows and fly fishing. Watch our YouTube video review by clicking the link below. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast by purchasing some gear at: https://www....

2023 Greater Cincinnati Fly Fishing Show Part 1: Fly Shows in General and a Quick Talk with Tim Guilfoile 08.02.2023

The Tuck Fly Shop Crew talks fly shows and what they offer, and have a quick conversation with Tim Guilfoile from the Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers. Watch our YouTube video review by clicking the link below. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at https://www.info@tuckflyshop.com or call us at 1-828-488-3333. Support the podcast...

Overused Terms in the Industry 25.01.2023

Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennet, Justin "Grill Master" Pilat, ,  and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer dive into commonly overused terms in the fly fishing industry. Watch our YouTube video review by clicking the link below. Listen for a fly fishing report and a the guide tip of the week. Send us your questions about this subject at ht...

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