Author: Patrick Hunter
An A-Typical Woodshop: The Makings of a Bamboo Rod
An Interview with Gregg Jenkins of Martin Bamboo Fly Rods By Patrick Hunter It’s not every day that you discover a custom bamboo rod builder that lives down the street! Moving to the Myrtle Beach area, I thought I had gotten about as far away from fly fishing as possible. There’s no coldwater streams, no …...
Teren Designs Cloudland Shell Jacket
By Patrick Hunter An Everyday Favorite for Fly Fishing, Skiff Rides, Paddling & a Trip to the Office When it comes to gear that actually works, the Cloudland Shell from Teren Designs sits in that rare category of pieces that is just as versatile tromping through a downpour on a river fly fishing in the …...
A Steward for Native Fish
An Interview with SCDNR State Naturalist Will Mundhenke by Patrick Hunter “You don’t have to be a Hunter to care about Wildlife, but you have to be a Fisherman to care about Fish” This quote is from my friend Will Mundhenke, the State Naturalist of South Carolina and employee of the South Carolina Department of …...
Mt. Yonder Fly Fishing
New Vision for Fly Fishing in the Southeast Interview By Patrick Hunter Fly fishing is more than just a sport—it’s an art, a science, and for many, a way of life. For Matt Carter and Scott Keener, founders and guides behind Mt. Yonder Fly Fishing, it’s also a calling. Based out of Greenville, South Carolina, …...
Forging a Bold Path in Fly Fishing and Outdoor Gear
Rambler Angler & Blade Co. – Interview By Patrick Hunter From Industrial Roots to Consumer-Focused Innovation In the heart of Spartanburg, South Carolina, a revolution is underway in the world of fly fishing, fly tying, and outdoor gear. Rambler Angler and Blade Co., formerly Wolff Indiana, LLC, has evolved from an industrial...
Once in a Lifetime
Fishing the Great Southern Brood Cicada Hatch – Spring of 2024 There was a buzz heard around the Southeast this past spring of 2024! Cicadas arrived, in huge numbers! Although only in concentrated areas, these harbingers of late spring, brought along longer days and great fishing opportunities. Hatches of hundreds to thousands of...
Chartering a New Way Forward
How AnyCreek is Changing the Game for Guides and Anglers There’s a certain thrill that comes with exploring new waters—that feeling of anticipation, the promise of adventure, and the stories waiting to unfold. For anglers, that thrill often begins long before the first cast. But for many, booking a guided fishing trip has...
Mojo Bass Fly Rod Review – St. Croix Fly Rods
It’s an interesting juxtaposition comparing someone’s first fishing rod to their first fly rod. For most new fly anglers, you go to your local fly shop and get a nine-foot five weight outfit, usually for trout. Now compare that to getting your first fishing rod by shopping at a big box store or local tackle …...
The Echo Eight Four – B Fly Rod – Product Review
The Echo Eight Four B fly rod is the newest innovation from the brilliant mind of Tim Rajeff. Measuring at a length of 8’4”, this rod can cast both big and heavy flies accurately, no matter the conditions. The “B” in the title stands for Bass, as this rod was developed with bass anglers in …...
More Than It Seams – An Interview with Rio Craft Rafts
My first experience in a whitewater raft was in elementary school. I was attending a summer camp in Black Mountain, North Carolina and we had an excursion planned for a morning rafting down the Nantahala River. I will never forget piling into that big yellow boat with my summer camp friends. We spent the day …...
