Blane Chocklett
Guide | Designer | Author
Blane grew up fishing the small mountain streams near his home in Blue Ridge, Virginia. As a youngster, he started a guiding service and, in the late 90s, opened Blue Ridge Fly Fishers in Roanoke, Virginia. Blane has worked for years to create patterns that have all the intricate nuances of flies with the strike-generating action of conventional lures. The Chocklett Factory currently produces many of his most popular patterns.
A decade ago, Blane returned to the river where he now owns and operates his guide service specializing in float trips for musky, smallmouth bass, stripers, trout and many other species. Blane also hosts trips internationally and in the United States.
Blane is the Southeastern Field Editor for Fly Fishermen. He is an advisor or brand ambassador for many of the industry’s top brands: Patagonia, Temple Fork Outfitters, Scientific Anglers, Costa, Yeti, Sightline Provisions, Renzetti, Adipose Boatworks and Hog Island Boatworks.
S6, Ep 101: The Chocklett Factory: Fly Fishing Travels, Conservation …
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Blane Chocklett for another segment of The Chocklett Factory. Blane shares his whirlwind travel experiences, from visiting friends and fishing in Washing...
S6, Ep 1: The Chocklett Factory with Blane Chocklett
In this episode, Blane Chocklett invites you on a voyage through his life's work, culminating in the creation of The Chocklett Factory. Learn how 30 years of guiding, tying, and observing have led to a line of flies unmatched...
S5, Ep 95: The Chocklett Factory with Blane Chocklett
On this episode, Blane recaps his recent trip for monster redfish, updates us on his work with ASGA and shares the details of an upcoming weekend class with Mad River Outfitters and Flip Pallot. Have a question for Blane? DM...
S5, Ep 59: The Chocklett Factory with Blane Chocklett
On this episode, Blane recaps his recent trip to Capitol Hill, shares some details on a new TFO rod dropping soon and updates us on his upcoming travels in search of stripers. Have a question for Blane? DM either of …
S5, Ep 39: The Chocklett Factory with Blane Chocklett
On this episode, Blane recaps his musky season, shares some new products he is working on and discusses his new Changer Craw flies and shanks. Have a question for Blane? DM either of us on social media. Grab Some Game …
S2, Ep 114: All Things Game Changer with Blane Chocklett
On this episode, I am joined by my good friend, Blane Chocklett. As many of you know, the release of Blane’s long-anticipated book, Game Changer , is right around the corner. Blane shares how he developed the Game Changer pla...
S1, Ep 50: Conversation with Blane Chocklett (Pt 2)
Join us for the second part of our interview with Blane Chocklett at Ballast Point Brewing Company in Daleville, Virginia. Origins of the T-Bone and the Game Changer, Blane’s upcoming book and limited edition musky rods - We ...
S1, Ep 46: Conversation with Blane Chocklett (Pt 1)
Join us for the first part of our interview with Blane Chocklett at Ballast Point Brewing Company in Daleville, Virginia. We cover it all! To book Blane, shoot him an email or give him a call at 540-354-1774. Follow Blane …