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.
S8, Ep 3: Fishing Adventures and Fly Innovations: A New Year with Bla…
Episode Overview Blane Chocklett joins The Articulate Fly for the first Chocklett Factory of 2026, covering his latest innovations in predator fly design and upcoming event schedule. In this fly fishing podcast episode, Blane...
S7, Ep 102: Wrapping Up 2025: Product Drops and More from The Chockle…
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash sits down with legendary streamer innovator Blane Chocklett to discuss his groundbreaking new hook line with Ahrex , designed specifically for modern articulated fly pat...
S7, Ep 91: The Chocklett Factory: I Have Been Everywhere, Man
In this fly fishing podcast episode, host Marvin Cash reconnects with legendary fly designer and guide Blane Chocklett fresh off eight weeks on the road pursuing jack crevalle conservation and unveiling game-changing innovati...
S7, Ep 73: The Chocklett Factory: Sneak Peek at New Products
In this must-listen fly fishing podcast episode, host Marvin Cash welcomes back Blane Chocklett, the inventor of the revolutionary Game Changer platform, for another installment of The Chocklett Factory series. Expert Innovat...
S7, Ep 61: The Chocklett Factory Unleashed: New Flies and Other Goodi…
The Articulate Fly fly fishing podcast returns with another Chocklett Factory update featuring legendary fly designer Blane Chocklett, creator of the revolutionary Game Changer platform and founder of The Chocklett Factory fl...
S7, Ep 42: Celebrating Legacy and Conservation with The Chocklett Fac…
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with the legendary Blane Chocklett for an engaging discussion about recent adventures and upcoming events in the world of fly fishing. Blane shares his experi...
S7, Ep 26: Pre-Spawn Pursuits with The Chocklett Factory
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Blane Chocklett for an exciting update from The Chocklett Factory. Blane shares insights from a recent five-day smallmouth school he co-hosted with Mike ...
S1, Ep 2: The T-Bone: A Deep Dive with Blane Chocklett - The Butcher …
In this inaugural episode of The Butcher Shop, host Marvin Cash sits down with renowned angler Blane Chocklett for an in-depth discussion on the art of crafting and fishing the T-Bone. Blane shares his journey from early musk...
S7, Ep 9: Inside The Chocklett Factory: New Fly Tying Products, Bobbi…
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash sits down with Blane Chocklett for an in-depth discussion about the latest innovations coming out of The Chocklett Factory. Blane shares his excitement about new product...
S6, Ep 144: The Chocklett Factory: Conservation, New Products and a L…
In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Blane Chocklett for an engaging installment of The Chocklett Factory. Blane shares his whirlwind travel adventures from 2024, including memorable events ...
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 us on so...
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 Change...
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 on ...