Smallmouth Episodes

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's family is safe, and he discusses the broader implications for fishing and local businesses. Mar...

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 setups, including using longer leaders and smaller flies to adapt to the clearer water. He also discus...

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 how to fish in grassy conditions without losing your mind. Listeners will appreciate Brendan's i...

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 changing conditions. Listeners will appreciate Matt's insights into reading weather and water conditions...

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 seasonal behavior of baitfish and the importance of adapting fishing strategies accordingly. Don...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash checks in with Brendan Ruch for another Ruch Report. Brendan shares his recent experiences on the water, discussing the impact of fluctuating weather on fishing conditions. From wearing jackets in the morning to sweltering afternoons, Brendan provides a detailed account of the week's fishing activities, including using baitfish and crayfish patterns, as well as poppers in the afternoon. He also highlights the excitement of seeing damsels ou...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Matt Reilly for another comprehensive Southwest Virginia Fishing Report. They dive into the recent weather patterns, discussing the cooler temperatures and how they have impacted fishing conditions. Matt shares insights on how the tropical depression and fluctuating water levels have affected the smallmouth bite, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing conditions. Matt provides a detailed overview of the curren...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Brendan Ruch for another insightful Ruch Report. Brendan shares his recent adventures in Canada, where he enjoyed catching largemouth and smallmouth bass, as well as some pike. They discuss the impact of recent heavy rains on local fishing conditions and the upcoming stream cleanup event with the Delaware River Club. Brendan provides valuable advice for anglers on what to expect as the water levels drop and become fishabl...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another Ruch Report with Brendan Ruch. In this episode, Brendan shares his sunburnt adventures and insights from a day of popper fishing. They discuss the challenges of summer fishing in the dog days, with temperatures soaring and unique weather conditions affecting the bite. Brendan highlights the hot crayfish bite and the effectiveness of yellow poppers, revisiting his previous stance on blue poppers. They delve into the nuances of fishing in ...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another Southwest Virginia Fishing Report with Matt Reilly. In this episode, Matt shares his experiences with the recent weather conditions, including regional rainstorms that have only provided temporary relief from the dry spell. They discuss the challenges of fishing in low, clear water and the technical aspects of targeting smallmouth bass under these conditions. Matt provides valuable insights into the current state of the rivers, noting that...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another insightful Ruch Report with Brendan Ruch. In this episode, Brendan reflects on his recent 30th birthday celebrations and shares his unique fishing experiences in Wisconsin with Chris Willen. Despite challenging conditions with blown-out rivers, Brendan explored lake fishing using advanced techniques and electronics. Brendan discusses the current hot weather and its impact on fishing, noting water temperatures reaching up to 91-92 degrees...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another insightful Southwest Virginia Fishing Report with Matt Reilly. In this episode, Matt shares his experiences battling the summer heat and how it has impacted fishing conditions in Southwest Virginia. He discusses the dramatic shift from a wet spring to a hot, dry summer and the challenges it brings for anglers. Matt delves into the current state of the rivers, noting the low water levels and the need for longer casts and delicate presenta...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another insightful Ruch Report with Brendan Ruch. Brendan shares his experiences and tips for fishing during the challenging heat waves in Central PA. He discusses the importance of fishing during the fringes of the day and how to adjust your casting techniques to avoid spooking fish in low, clear water conditions. Brendan answers listener questions, including tips for catching fall fish and strategies for targeting smallmouth bass when water le...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for the latest Ruch Report with the man himself, Brendan Ruch. Brendan shares insights on early summer fishing conditions, including the excitement of fishing streamers in high water and transitioning to the topwater bite as water levels drop. Learn about the best techniques for targeting bass with topwater bugs, including the importance of shade lines and optimal depths for fishing. Brendan also answers listener questions, including a humorous inqu...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another engaging "Southwest Virginia Fishing Report" with Matt Reilly. In this episode, Matt shares his latest adventures, from chasing cicadas in East Tennessee and North Carolina to navigating the unpredictable waters of Southwest Virginia. Despite the hectic schedule, Matt remains upbeat, offering valuable insights into the current fishing conditions and what anglers can expect in the coming weeks. Matt delves into the periodic cicada emergen...

Dive into the world of smallmouth bass fishing with host Marvin Cash as he introduces the inaugural Ruch Report on The Articulate Fly. In this episode, we're joined by smallmouth guide Brendan Ruch to get the latest scoop on river conditions and bass behavior post-spawn. Brendan shares his experiences from a rare day off the water, reflecting on recent weather patterns that have led to high water levels and their impact on fishing. He discusses the shift back to April-like conditions on small...

Host Marvin Cash is joined by Southwest Virginia's own Matt Reilly on The Articulate Fly for an insightful fishing report that anglers won't want to miss. Matt shares his observations on the recent weather patterns and how they're influencing post-spawn smallmouth bass behavior in the region. In this episode, Matt delves into the nuances of fishing during the transitional post-spawn period, offering tips on how to adjust tactics for fish that are recovering from the rigors of spawning. He pro...

Embark on a riveting journey into the world of prespawn smallmouth bass with host Marvin Cash as he sits down with Brendan Ruch on The Articulate Fly. Brendan opens up about his evolution from a young angler casting soft plastics to the founder of Ruch Angling. With a deep dive into the tactics that make spring smallmouth fishing exhilarating, he shares invaluable insights into the art of fly retrieval, the allure of the Leggy Boi and the importance of timing and technique in presenting streamer...

Join Marvin Cash and Matt Reilly for a springtime splash on The Articulate Fly. The duo dives into the dynamic conditions of Southwest Virginia's waterways. With a mix of rain and sunshine nurturing the rivers, Matt paints a picture of full, happy flows and pre-spawn smallmouth bass eager for action. Matt reveals his dream day on the river, casting streamers under heavy clouds and drizzle, while the fish put up an exhilarating fight. As they navigate temperatures ranging from the high 40s to ...

Join Marvin Cash and Matt Reilly on The Articulate Fly for a fresh Southwest Virginia Fishing Report, where seasonal transitions are the name of the game. As Marvin and Matt discuss the winding down of musky season and the revving up of smallmouth action, they delve into the telltale signs that nature provides to signal these changes. With recent warm spells pushing water temperatures up, Matt shares his insights on when muskies get spawning on their minds and the strategic shift to smallmouth f...

We love chasing smallmouth bass on the fly! As smallmouth season gets into full swing, we are reaching into the vault to bring you some of our favorite smallie interviews. Next up is Wisconsin guide Chris Willen! This interview dropped in February 2022. Give it listen! Here are the original show notes with all of the episode details.

We love chasing smallmouth bass on the fly! As smallmouth season gets into full swing, we are reaching into the vault to bring you some of our favorite smallie interviews. Next up is Jake Villwock of Relentless Fly Fishing! This interview dropped in September 2021. Give it listen! Here are the original show notes with all of the episode details.

We love chasing smallmouth bass on the fly! As smallmouth season gets into full swing, we are reaching into the vault to bring you some of our favorite smallie interviews. Next up is Capt. Josh Pfeiffer of Frontier Anglers! This interview dropped in April 2021. Give it listen! Here are the original show notes with all of the episode details.

We love chasing smallmouth bass on the fly! As smallmouth season gets into full swing, we are reaching into the vault to bring you some of our favorite smallie interviews. We are kicking things off with our interview with Mike Schultz of Schultz Outfitters. This interview dropped just before Christmas 2019, and Mike and I take a deep dive into all things smallmouth and Schultz Outfitters. Give it listen! Here are the original show notes with all of the episode details.