Ellis Ward

Episode Overview East Tennessee guide Ellis Ward delivers his first fishing report of 2026 on The Articulate Fly podcast, covering winter tactics for both post-spawn trout and low-water musky fishing. Ward breaks down strateg...

In this East Tennessee Fishing Report from The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash connects with guide Ellis Ward to discuss the seasonal transition from brown trout to prime musky fishing on the French Broad River. Ellis breaks...

Join Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly fishing podcast for an East Tennessee Fishing Report with guide Ellis Ward, covering exceptional streamer fishing conditions on the South Holston River. Ward breaks down the perfect stor...

In this East Tennessee Fishing Report on The Articulate Fly podcast, host Marvin Cash checks in with guide Ellis Ward for timely fall fishing insights and essential drift boat etiquette. Ward breaks down why mouse patterns ar...

The Articulate Fly delivers another essential East Tennessee Fishing Report with veteran guide Ellis Ward, covering the critical fall transition period when serious fly fishers need to adapt their approach. Ward, who operates...

Join The Articulate Fly fishing podcast host Marvin Cash for another East Tennessee Fishing Report with guide Ellis Ward, covering current conditions on the Watauga River and South Holston River. While dry fly action has been...

Join The Articulate Fly fishing podcast host Marvin Cash for an essential East Tennessee Fishing Report with seasoned guide Ellis Ward, who delivers critical summer conditions updates for the Watauga River and the South Holst...

Join Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for an East Tennessee Fishing Report with Ellis Ward, seasoned guide and custom predator fly tyer, covering prime summer conditions on the Watauga and French Broad Rivers. Ellis breaks d...

Join Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly fishing podcast as Ellis Ward delivers an outstanding East Tennessee Fishing Report from the boat ramp, showcasing why the Watauga River and South Holston River are firing on all cylinde...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. As summer settles in, Ellis shares his experiences navigating the waters of the Watauga and the ...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is joined by Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares his insights on the current fishing conditions, emphasizing the benefits of predictabl...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is joined by Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares his recent experiences on the water, discussing the fluctuating weather patterns and t...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash checks in with Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. The conversation kicks off with Ellis sharing his excitement about the upcoming perfect fishing w...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is back with Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. The duo kicks things off with a light-hearted discussion about Ellis' ongoing quest for the perfect...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. Despite battling a bout of illness at home, Ellis shares his enthusiasm for the fishing conditio...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Ellis Ward for an insightful East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares the current weather conditions, highlighting the typical spring variability with...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash teams up with Ellis Ward for an insightful East Tennessee Fishing Report. Fresh off the Kentucky River Musky Classic, Ellis shares tales from the tournament, including u...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Ellis Ward for an intriguing East Tennessee Fishing Report. As Ellis prepares for the Kentucky River Musky Classic, he shares insights on the current fis...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Ellis Ward for an engaging East Tennessee Fishing Report. As the region braces for a week of rain, Ellis shares his excitement about the upcoming fishing...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Ellis Ward for an insightful East Tennessee Fishing Report. As spring teases the region with fluctuating temperatures, Ellis shares his observations on t...

Join host Marvin Cash as he kicks off the first East Tennessee Fishing Report of the year with Ellis Ward. Dive into the world of post-spawn streamer fishing for big brown trout and musky, and discover the secrets behind stay...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash wraps up the year with Ellis Ward, delivering the final East Tennessee Fishing Report of the season. As they discuss the current fishing conditions, Ellis shares his rec...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with Ellis Ward for an engaging East Tennessee Fishing Report. As the holiday season approaches, the duo discusses the excitement of musky fishing in the cold...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is joined by Ellis Ward for an insightful East Tennessee Fishing Report. The duo kicks off with playful banter about the weather predictions in Johnson City before divin...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash is joined by East Tennessee fishing guide Ellis Ward for an insightful fishing report. Ellis shares the latest conditions on the South Holston River, highlighting the sh...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Ellis Ward for an in-depth East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares his experiences fishing the South Holston River post-Hurricane Helene, discussing ...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash connects with Ellis Ward for an insightful East Tennessee Fishing Report amidst challenging conditions. Ellis shares firsthand observations from the Johnson City and Eli...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Ellis Ward for another East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares insights on the impacts of recent weather patterns, including tropical storms and hurr...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash checks in with Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares his passion for mousing and muskie fishing, emphasizing the thrill and challenge of ...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with Ellis Ward for another East Tennessee Fishing Report. Ellis shares his insights on the recent weather patterns and their impact on fishing conditions, in...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash reconnects with East Tennessee fishing guide Ellis Ward for another insightful fishing report. They discuss Ellis's recent hectic fishing schedule, including his experie...

In this episode of The Articulate Fly, host Marvin Cash catches up with East Tennessee fishing guide Ellis Ward to discuss the current fishing conditions. Ellis shares his recent experiences on the water, including the benefi...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another engaging East Tennessee Fishing Report with Ellis Ward. In this episode, Ellis talks about the challenges of fishing in the summer heat, sharing his experiences and insi...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another engaging East Tennessee Fishing Report with Ellis Ward. In this episode, Ellis shares his experiences from his recent trip to Northern Michigan, reminiscing about early ...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another East Tennessee Fishing Report with Ellis Ward. Ellis shares updates on the current fishing conditions, highlighting the benefits of recent rains and the variety of dry f...

Join host Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly for another informative East Tennessee Fishing Report with Ellis Ward. Ellis shares his latest adventures, from a memorable fishing trip in the Florida Keys to setting up his new wo...

Set your reels and ready your flies for another riveting East Tennessee Fishing Report on The Articulate Fly with host Marvin Cash and the seasoned guide, Ellis Ward. In this episode, the sulphur hatch takes center stage as t...

Host Marvin Cash reels in another exciting East Tennessee fishing report with local expert Ellis Ward on The Articulate Fly. As the seasons shift, Ellis shares his enthusiasm for the potential dry fly action, thanks to the up...

Join host Marvin Cash as he navigates the unpredictable spring fishing conditions of East Tennessee with the keen insights of Ellis Ward on The Articulate Fly. In this episode, Ellis shares his expertise on how to outsmart th...

Join host Marvin Cash as he casts into the heart of East Tennessee's fishing scene with local guide Ellis Ward on The Articulate Fly. As spring rains swell the streams, Marvin and Ellis discuss the thrill of dry fly action on...

Dive into the dynamic world of East Tennessee fishing with host Marvin Cash and guide Ellis Ward in this latest episode of The Articulate Fly. Despite the chill and a fading light, Ellis' relentless pursuit of the perfect cas...

Dive into the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report with Marvin Cash and Ellis Ward on The Articulate Fly. Marvin and Ellis discuss the end of musky season and the anticipation of upcoming hatches. Addressing a listener's ques...

Join Marvin Cash on The Articulate Fly as he reconnects with Ellis Ward for an East Tennessee fishing update. Fresh from the Kentucky River Musky Classic, Ellis recounts the challenging conditions faced by anglers as they nav...

Settle in with Marvin Cash as he chats with Ellis Ward for the latest East Tennessee Fly Fishing Report on this episode of The Articulate Fly. Ellis, in high spirits, discusses the subtle signs of spring's arrival. Ellis shar...

Join Marvin Cash and Ellis Ward in the latest East Tennessee Fishing Report on The Articulate Fly. Despite the recent wild weather, Ellis recounts his musky adventures, finding windows of fishability amidst rising rivers and ...

Join Marvin Cash and Ellis Ward as they kick off the new year with the first East Tennessee Fishing Report on The Articulate Fly. Despite the frigid temperatures, Ellis hasn't turned into an icicle—yet. While the western side...

Join Marvin Cash and Ellis Ward for an insightful journey into East Tennessee's fishing landscape post-Christmas rains. Discover how the weather affects fish behavior and habitat, and get pro tips on fly tying that could make...

Cast your line into the latest Articulate Fly episode where Marvin Cash and local guide Ellis Ward reel in the details of East Tennessee's fishing scene post-rainfall. From the French Broad to the Nolichucky, get the scoop on...

In this episode, host Marvin Cash interviews guide Ellis Ward about fall and winter fishing conditions in East Tennessee. They discuss how recent rains have improved fishing after a severe drought. Ellis talks about how he li...

Ellis Ward updates us on late November conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Socia...

Ellis Ward updates us on early November conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Soci...

Ellis Ward updates us on late October conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-October conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social ...

Ellis Ward updates us on late September conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Soci...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-September conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Socia...

Ellis Ward updates us on early September conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Soc...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-August conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social M...

Ellis Ward updates us on early August conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social...

Ellis Ward updates us on late July conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Me...

Ellis Ward updates us on early July conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social M...

Ellis Ward updates us on late June conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Me...

Ellis Ward updates us on early June conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social M...

Ellis Ward updates us on late May conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Med...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-May conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Medi...

Ellis Ward updates us on late April conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social M...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-April conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Me...

Ellis Ward updates us on late March conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social M...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-March conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social Me...

Ellis Ward updates us on early March conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social ...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-February conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social...

Ellis Ward updates us on early February conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Soci...

Ellis Ward updates us on mid-January conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social ...

Ellis Ward updates us on early January conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Socia...

Ellis Ward updates us on early December conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Soci...

Ellis Ward updates us on late November conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Socia...

Ellis Ward updates us on early November conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Soci...

Ellis Ward updates us on late October conditions in Eastern Tennessee. To learn more about Ellis, check out our full length interview . Have a question for Ellis? DM us on social media or shoot us an email. All Things Social...

On this episode, I am joined by guide and tier Ellis Ward . Ellis left Corporate America to pursue his dream of being a full-time guide. He settled in Johnson City, Tennessee, and guides year round in East Tennessee and its...