CASTING 101
FEBRUARY 18 at 11am
Learn the basics of casting your fly rod, check out different fly lines, and techniques to improve distance and accuracy. This
ATLANTA FLY SHOW
FEBRUARY 3-5
Stop by our booth to check out our Guide Trip Show Special!
EVENT STARTS AT 6PM ON FEBRUARY 1ST
Attendees get 15% off Skwala Gear for this night only!
Come meet the team from Skwala Fishing! Grab a drink or a bite with the crew from Montana and learn what this new startup is all about.
If you have any questions, give us a call! (423) 573-5668
EVENT STARTS AT 6PM ON JANUARY 20TH
Rod Rigging 101 is the perfect way to start with the basics of fly fishing. This will be hosted at The Fly Box and registration is free! Great for beginners of all ages. This class will cover everything from setting up your fly rod, rig selection, and knot tying.
Attendees get 10% off all terminal tackle used during the event.
Other topics we will cover:
- Low water vs. high water
- Bounce rigs, in-line rigs, dry fly set-ups, swinging wet flies, & streamers
- Leaders you should use for different set-ups
- Best tippet sizes for each rig
- Bug placement
- Tippet rings and micro swivels
If you have any questions, give us a call!
(423) 573-5668
Located in the heart of Patagonia, there is a lodge and outfitter that lives up to the hype.
Earlier this month, Chelsia and I were lucky enough to be invited down to Vista Patagonia Lodge for a week of fishing by the owner Diego Guerro F. and his wife Macarena Alarcon.
The purpose of this trip was to partner with Vista to begin hosting trips starting as early as 2024. We are excited to help our Fly Box Family make a trip of a lifetime possible.
THE FISHING
Since Chile is located in the Southern Hemisphere, the weather was similar to spring here in the U.S. A perfect storm of rain and glacier runoff created high river conditions. Even with double the flow levels, the water was still gin clear. These weather conditions made for a great opportunity to put our Skwala RS gear through the ringer.
The fishing was totally worth the trip. The quantity and quality of the fish lived up to the hype. Everything we fished was big. Big rods (6-8wts), big tippet (0-2x), and big flies.
Caught on a Fuego Flies Streamer
Sight Fishing on a High Alpine Lake with a Caddis dry (#12 Bloom’s Caddis)
Caught on a Chilean Chubby
THE GUIDES
The guides were local Chileans who spoke great English and were awesome to fish with. Their excitement for fishing was contagious. They were not overly demanding but they cared about you having success. It was easy to tell they love what they do and were a joy to fish with. Additionally, they were all extremely informative about the fisheries and area. Coyhaique has a unique history and it does not get better than hearing it from the locals.
THE LODGE
As soon as we walked in, we felt like we were in an extension of The Fly Box, 6000 miles south. The look and feel is so similar to our shop. All of the rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable.
The lodge hosts 8 anglers at a time which makes for a very intimate and personal experience. Getting to know the staff and guides was one of the highlights of the trip. It truly felt like the Vista crew was a part of our Fly Box family.
Chilean Eel
End of the week Lamb Asado
Diego preparing river-side Charcuterie
Post-fishing charcuterie and cocktail hour
THE FOOD
Everyday our chef, Christian, knocked it out of the park. For breakfast we ate fresh pastries, scrambled eggs, bacon, homemade bread, and french-press coffee. Our river lunch was typically a Gaucho-style sandwich with a side salad. After fishing we always had charcuterie, appetizers, and wine waiting for us back at the lodge. For dinner we had local, regional recipes that were amped up with a Vista touch. At the end of the week, all guests get to enjoy a traditional Chilean lamb Asado.
Outside of Vista Patagonia Lodge
Diego and Macarena
THE TRAVEL
Let’s be real. The travel is no joke.
You can expect a full 24+ hours of travel and a layover, essentially two full days of travel each way. Lesson learned: Stay an extra night in Santiago. This happened to us due to a missed flight, however it was a blessing in disguise. For our future trips, this will be a part of the standard program. Having extra time allowed us to be ready to rock and roll when we made it to Coyhaique. Fishing for a week straight is no-joke hard “work”. Being rested up is wise so you can make the most of your time. It’s well worth it.
*Some photos shared from the fine folks at Vista Patagonia
TYING STARTS AT 6PM!
Come tie with us! We will be gathering as a community and learning to tie together. Please bring your own vise and tools.
We will have Chili Dogs on the menu.
Even if you do not tie, feel free to come enjoy cold beer and good company.
If you have any questions, give us a call!
(423) 573-5668
www.theflyboxtn.com
The Fly Box owner, Jonathan Neyman (@jneyman71) takes us through his pack and what he carries when he wade fishes.
Jonathan’s Gear List:
Scott G 8’8 5WT
Hatch 4+ Black
Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Sling Pack
Fishpond Emerger Net
TroutHunter Evo Nylon 4x-7x
Thunderhead Sling Divider
Tacky Original RiverMag x 2
Puck Organizer loaded with The Fly Box pucks
Loon Quickdraw Forceps
Loon Floatant Spray
High N Dry Powder w/ Brush Applicator
Yakoda Utility Wallet
Yarn Indicator Kit
Hatch Nippers
Amadou Patch
TYING STARTS AT 6PM!
Come tie with us! We will be gathering as a community and learning to tie together. Please bring your own vise and tools.
We will have Snackle Boxes and Chili Dogs on the menu.
Even if you do not tie, feel free to come enjoy cold beer and good company.
If you have any questions, give us a call!
(423) 573-5668
www.theflyboxtn.com
Join us as we host a fly tying seminar with Forrest Dorsey. Forrest is the owner of Tailwater Junkie, a fly company.
Forrest was born and raised in Colorado where he spent endless hours fishing the South Platte River with his dad. (Pat Dorsey) He has recently relocated to the Asheville area and looks forward to learning new waters in Western North Carolina and sharing his passion for fishing, fly tying and photography with others.
Forrest has been fortunate enough to take his fly fishing addiction to the next level by traveling to many bucket list locations, including Alaska and Patagonia. Forrest is proud to be an Umpqua Feather Merchants fly designer and Regal Pro Staff member.
Your ticket will include a puck of 1/2 dozen Tailwater Junkie flies!
This is a limited seating event so make sure you buy your tickets fast! This will sell out quickly. This is a seminar so no need to bring your tying kit.
If you have any questions, give us a call! (423) 573-5668
MEET THE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL
Come say hello Friday and Saturday Aug. 19-20 as we host a booth at the Meet The Mountains Festival in Johnson City. The festival will be in Founders Park!
We will have fly tying, gear, and merch at our booth.
“This free festival serves as a showcase of Northeast Tennessee’s outdoor recreation assets.”
If you have any questions, give us a call! (423) 573-5668
FLY TYING NIGHT AUG. 11TH!
Join us this Thursday Aug. 11th as we host a laid-back night of fly tying and beer!
Please bring all your tools and materials as we will not be providing any for this event! We will have a few open vises for learning and sharing.
If you have any questions, give us a call! (423) 573-5668
The Fly Box was recently featured in an article by The Fly Lords featuring the latest Huge Fly Fisherman video. Ben and the Tailer Trash crew came down to dust off the winter frost and do some smallmouth fishing.
We love our area because there is no off-season like many other parts of the country. There is always something to catch! The BWO hatches and smallmouth fishing in east Tennessee are really heating up this time of year.
Huge thanks to Ben and the Tailer Trash guys for sending some love our way. Go check out the video and subscribe to Huge Fly Fisherman’s youtube.
As always, call the shop with any questions. (423) 573-5668
It all started with a dream idea to create a fly shop that people could get behind and a location that provided everything an angler would need for fishing in East Tennessee.
Our vision is to sell products we fish, and to make your time on the water more efficient. Only four minutes from the river, we have you covered on your way to the water. We are excited to join this community and earn your business.