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In this episode we bring you Thomas Martin our newest regional correspondent (southeastern United States) interviewing Chris Tryon of Hookline and paddle pro fishing guides to talk about flyfishing the salt marshes and inter-coastal waterway of eastern Carolinas. They discuss the various opportunities available in the diverse ecosystem of the area, including saltwater trout, flounder, and others. They also discuss various techniques, tackle and flies to use for success. You can contact Chris at 910-547-6989 or email him at ctryon_14@yahoo.com

Fly of the Week: Clouser
The fly of the week for this episode is one of the go to patterns in the salt, the Clouser. Chartruese and white, smoke and white or pink and white are some of their favorites. Tied sparse with crystal flash.














Description
This classic saltwater fly also known as a Clouser Minnow is probably the most popular saltwater pattern in the world. Nearly every predatory saltwater species will take a Clouser. Minnows are especially useful for stripers, bluefish, bonefish, redfish, snook, seatrout, and many others. The Clouser Minnow has also become a very popular freshwater streamer pattern. Every fly fisher should carry an array of sizes and colors to be ready for anything.

Recipe:
HOOK: Mustad 3406B, or equivalent, #1-#2/0
Thread: 6/0 chartreuse
Eyes: Small lead barbells painted white w/black pupils
Belly: White bucktail
Wing: Pearl Krystal Flash over which is chartreuse bucktail
Nose: 6/0 chartreuse thread.

Tying Instructions
Tie in the dumbell eyes on top of the hook. Superglue the dumbell eyes. Tie in a sparse bunch of white bucktail on top. Turn the hook upside down and tie in some pearl fibers. On top of that, tie in a sparse bunch of chartreuse bucktail. Whip finish and cut the thread. Paint or stick on the eyes and varnish the head. If needed, push the barb down with pliers.