S1, Ep 28: Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing
Matt shares his passion for guiding in, and writing about, the Virginia outdoors. We also discuss the origins and design philosophy of Reilly Rod Crafters.
To book with Matt, visit his website. Don’t miss Matt’s booth at the South River Fly Fishing Expo in Waynesboro, VA, on April 27th and 28th. Be sure to check out Matt’s regular column, Adventures Afield, in The Rural Virginian.
To learn more about Reilly Rod Crafters, visit their website.
Thanks again to this episode’s sponsor, Tuckaseegee Fly Shop.
Matt Reilly
Guide | Fly Tier | Outdoor Writer
Matt grew up stomping around the warm water creeks and rivers of his native central Virginia, just a stone's throw from the James River. He's been blessed with a great many mentors, including his father, who introduced him to fishing before the age of two.
In his teenage years, Matt took his first professional venture into the outdoor industry as a freelance writer and photographer, and soon secured a weekly outdoor column in The Daily Progress' Rural Virginian.
After heading south for college and falling in love with the fisheries of southwest Virginia, Matt established his guide service in 2018. Today, he is a father, husband, USCG-licensed captain, and a leading fishing guide specializing in smallmouth bass, musky, and other predatory game fish. He speaks regularly on a range of topics. His writing has appeared in several national and regional publications like Eastern Fly Fishing, American Angler, Fly Tyer, Southern Trout, Hatch Magazine, and Virginia Wildlife. He is also an ambassador for Reilly Rod Crafters, a producer of premium fly rods based in Virginia.
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