Tim Carter pays tribute to the legendary Earl Scruggs with an original Waltz and video montage, worth every second.

Some years ago I did the album cover and layout work for Tim Carter’s solo album Bang Bang, as well as the logo for his record company and recording studio Tree-O-Records in Goodlettsville TN. He has good tunes on the record and the studio has some great talent working there all there time. Tim is [...]

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Thomas and Thomas Fly Rod Giveaway

As far as quality, legacy, charm, character, fit and finish, fishability, art, science, and perfection in fly rods go, it’s hard to top a Thomas and Thomas. Comparing rods from various makers at this level is like comparing supermodel girlfriends you could do it but, why? Just count your blessings and enjoy the time you [...]

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TFM shout out

Cameron Mortenson of the The Fiberglass Manifesto has a post up today reminding folks that the new run of SmithFly gear is in the house and ready to go. Thanks to Cameron for the shout out. We will be partnering up with TFM on a giveaway in the not-too-distant future so keep your eyes peeled [...]

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Video Overview of the SmithFly Boat Bag

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Video Overview of the SmithFly Switch Belt

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Video – SmithFly 1X Pouch Feature Overview

This is the first in a series of videos covering the details of the SmithFly product line. This first one covers the 1X Pouch. Enjoy! These are now back in stock and ready to ship. Get yours before this round sells out, and they do go quick!

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Casting in the Wind with TIm Rajeff

My friends over at Deneki, the ones who did a great review of my stuff last fall,  just posted a cool video lesson of Tim Rajeff casting in the wind. Tim has a great way of explaining these things and he even inadvertently looses his fly in the video to a Cuda, thats pretty cool. These [...]

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A fishing trip saved by my SmithFly Modular Gear

So Friday was a unique evening because my wife was doing a “girl’s night out” and my parent’s could watch my two boys. So I hit the local smallmouth river after work for a few hours. When I arrived, I rigged my rod, donned my waders and tied on a popper. Yes, I know, it’s [...]

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Mad River Float

I had the opportunity yesterday to float the Mad River in my friend Donnie’s new Hyde Rocky Mountain Skiff. It was a tough day to be out on the river. We were originally slated to be fishing a Musky Tournament in the creeks where the guys in the bass boats with conventional tackle can’t go. [...]

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Cool new SmithFly hats are cut, sewn and assembled in the USA.

The BRAND NEW, totally awesome, amazingly cool, SmithFly Eye Patch Hats arrived at SmitFly world headquarters this week, and we are totally stoked! They are available on the SmithFly site for purchase, like always with free shipping in the continental US. Get yourself one before they are all gone. They have a nifty little feature that [...]

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