469-Mile Fly Fishing Roadtrip Across the Blue Ridge Parkway

Over the course of 5 days, we take the Blue Ridge Parkway from start to finish. Starting in Cherokee, North Carolina and ending in Afton, Virginia we fish, camp and live entirely out of our cars. The blue ridge parkway is known for its stellar views, hiking trails and vastness but hidden between these mountains are hidden gem streams full of fish. Enjoy as we take you along the journey with us.
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[@WildFlyProductions]

This one wraps up the videos we shot last year and now it's onto filming again. We've got some big plans for this year and we're shooting our next film very soon. We may be away for a little while producing the next couple of videos so we'll see ya when we see ya! Hope you all get out to fish soon as things are starting to warm up. Cheers!

[@jeremiahhedeen3879]

looking forward to it!!!

[@WayneGentry]

Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@coltonmason8290]

I just want to say thank you so much for the hard work you guys put into these videos. You inspire so much passion that belongs in this lifestyle. Seeing your videos pushes me to get out and fish more. After watching your videos I find myself organizing my fly boxes and fishing supplies 😂

[@hutchersonhomeremodel8771]

These videos are all incredible.

[@hutchersonhomeremodel8771]

These videos are all incredible.

[@jeffdailey8574]

Paco is the GOAT

[@Gunbunsoutdoors]

This is one of the coolest films that you have put out thus far. The scenery, storytelling, and camerawork were so incredible. So fun to get to watch this channel grow over the years

[@WildFlyProductions]

Thanks for being here with us over the years!

[@timothyhester7260]

This is the essence of fishing. It’s not the size of the fish but the size of the adventure. Really great trip.

[@adamsmith3996]

Well said

[@jimgollach6202]

I absolutely love the blue ridge parkway. I have a favorite brookie stream i fish as much as I can. I'll keep that a secret. Enjoyed watching. 👍

[@GatewoodBrown]

“What was that??” I relate to that so much haha. Who knew animals sounded so demonic at night. Another great film, Scottie! Have fun out there producing, the 2022 edits crushed!

[@guwop2234]

you tell a helluva story man.

[@smokyfilms57]

You’re one of the elite storytellers and I love how to your stories and share your adventures and being someone I get to learn from to better my videos and help me to my stories better thank you for all of your videos Scottie

[@WildFlyProductions]

I appreciate that a lot!

[@smokyfilms57]

@@WildFlyProductions awesome job dude keep it up and I can’t wait for what you have in store for volume 4 of short bus diaries that is literally my favorite I’ve watched them a thousand times over and it never gets old watching them

[@gmanadventurer8892]

As usual, quality stuff. As someone over 50, makes me feel 20 again and brings back a trip I did with friends when I was around that age.

[@mattkeikkala726]

Scottie, you are one of the premier storytelling videographers active on any platform. I really appreciate your work and that you love a variety of fisheries is great for us, keep up the great work, thank you!

[@WildFlyProductions]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@BooneDoggin]

So sick! My girlfriend and I converted a van and spent a couple months this fall fishing and camping in WNC, all inspired by y’all at wildfly! We’re now living in the van fishing AZ until the snow melts and we can head north to explore more water! Mad grateful for the inspiration from your videos man, have definitely changed the course of my life!

[@dawgs729]

Blue lining for natives is the best

[@superkokerplayz6205]

man these videos are getting me really excited to get back out there

[@trap1425]

Me and my boys come up to Boone at least once a year and the homies at Due south always hook it up. They alway throw us on good public waters with nice fish. Due south is always our go to shop. First place I copped wild fly merch also.

[@caughtinthewild1957]

Hell yeah guys i recommended y’all do this trip awhile back in the comments so stoked y’all did it!!!!!!

[@landenshupe]

As someone who has lived near the parkway their whole life, I have never done much exploring on it. But after watching this I want to drive the whole thing and take my fly rod. Loved every minute of this Scottie!

[@ResumeStudios]

Dude I’ve been waiting for the return of Paqo since that first Summer fishing video. Love the vibe and chemistry everyone in the group has. Great video!

[@pauldonnellan1876]

Loved it Boys…Pauly at Wilderness Coast on Fly in Australia 🤓👍🇦🇺

[@warrenwilliams363]

Happy you showcased the streams I’ve fished all my life. Ecstatic you didn’t mention their names. ❤ Thanks! As usual, the fall colors on the parkway were great. You made an awesome production. Keep them coming.

[@blakejustice1972]

That trout at the 20-minute mark is exactly why I fish in Western North Carolina. That's a perfect example of a Southern Appalachian Brook Trout (locals call them Speckled Trout), which is actually genetically different than a "standard" Brook trout.

[@leehjones]

I learned to fly fish on a creek in Ashe County, an hour north of Boone. This was a trip back to my teen years, and a reminder to schedule a visit again. My old cousin taught me, "The fishing can be great, even if the catching ain't much." Y'all proved that in every way.

[@meienthing8856]

13:23 I love making the coffee super strong it just hits different as a breakfast coffee

[@frederickacerra7766]

You are a tremendous film maker . Absolutely beautiful. Great fishing action also

[@williamlambdin9817]

A beautifully shot and edited film, guys. Brought back wonderful memories when I was young enough to hike to and crawl over the boulders of a bunch of small streams along the Blueridge here in the Lynchburg area. Nothing beats the thrill of catching and seeing those gorgeous, wild Brooke trout! Thanks for the memories.

[@user-uu7oo2pd9h]

Thank u for this amazing nature ,and this nice respectful fishing Video......Hi from Germany

[@jacobogorman6151]

You might be the only dude that can make a film about 6” trout fishing entertaining, great work as usual. Ok now time to film some 20” badass bows slurpin salmonflies!

[@paradise6399]

Yesssss! Thanks for your videos, my favorite and always get so uplifted and inspired!

[@henryleslievermont6004]

Love fishing Native Brookies. Enjoyed :)

[@DicKnight1king]

I'm not going to lie. I'm a fan.

[@zwalbiston]

I’m sure you guys get this all the time, but these videos are absolutely amazing. The storytelling, the views, the camaraderie between friends, and the adventure is all so authentic. I am originally from Salt Lake City (South Jordan) and moved to VA a while back. So to see you so close to where I regularly fish in VA was awesome, and your Uinta Utah trip brought back so many memories as a child. It and has inspired me to make a trip back to Utah for some fishing with my grandpa (where it all started) and see some other family in the process! Your videos have made me get to out to new places as well, and explore all types of fishing. I absolutely enjoy watching everything you fellas create, and it would be so awesome to catch you guys on the water someday. If you are ever in VA again I would absolutely recommend the Upper James near Eagle Rock or the Shenandoah river near Luray for some epic small mouth and musky fishing. I make a 3 day 2 night float trip with some good friends on these rivers twice a year and have created some of the best memories of my life. Please keep going! Life is short and y’all are doing it right!! “Reel life is lived on the fly” 🙌🏼

[@GustTv]

Love these videos makes me really appreciate fly fishing and the wilderness

[@jega157]

Thanks, guys.....inspiring.

[@wildbeauty_FieldWriter]

I really love small stream~

[@mikehester4163]

Back in my territory huh Scotty? Max and his 9 ft wingspan. Good to see you guys. That Paco sets hooks like lightning. Great film. I love where I live.

[@dankochanek8056]

That scream sound in the middle of the first night camping I would have been in my truck sleeping.

[@kwbowl]

We’ll be booking a charter in June for nine people, we can’t wait to experience this again!!!

[@pnw_element9822]

Fish 🎣 on guys damn beautiful adventure as well be safe and fish on

[@robbmcadams5583]

Welcome back to WNC! Great to see some Blue Ridge blue lines after your other travels. Keep up the great work, these videos always brighten my day and get me excited to get back on the water.

[@jimrandleman2241]

Thank you SO much!!! I love Trout fishing and it felt almost like I was there with you! I am 77 years old and I am disabled enough that I can't enjoy Trout fishing in person, but Awh the memories! Fly fishing was my favorite! ❤Camping with my wife and three sons in the High Sierra Nevada MT's range in the 70's and 80's❤ And being raised fishing the Kings river in the 50's and 60's! ❤Thanks again Guys you made my day!! 😎👍Super COOL!

[@TheBabadush]

The brook trout in VA won't go after your fly again if you miss their first strike. I loved watching this kind of fishing from someone else's perspective, it's so satisfying when you catch one no matter what the size

[@rivertrain9398]

Love NC, have family in Cherokee beautiful country

[@almostroxx24]

Brings me back to those days with the boys. Not a care in the world but fish. Excellent job!

[@schwackem]

Man this is hands down the greatest channel I’ve stumbled across on KZbin. The amount of effort and detail you put into these videos is so excellent and you deserve every bit of attention that’s come your way. I always get so excited when I see one of your videos about to drop. Can’t wait to see how this channel takes off in the years to come!

[@nathanleeper4519]

Oh ya love it and haven’t even watched! Thx again Scotty

[@lukeduke6634]

As I drove through the Blue ridges going to SC from PA all I could think was "man I gotta come Brook trout fishing down here." Awesome video fellas.

[@jwatts12211]

This video is flawless and makes me want to learn to fly fish!!! take me fishing!!!!!!!

[@jpstamos1976]

Excellent production values, beautiful light, color, music, editing. Top notch.

[@southernhood5145]

Glad you are getting back in the south

[@DylanWOWilliams]

I love the color grading on this one!

[@agib1368]

Glad to see you catching up with the team you started with in this awesome throwback!! Fall in the southern Appalachian Mountains is my favorite time to chase brookies. It’s hard to tell if the fish or the leaves are prettier. Thanks for showing us a wonderful time

[@katejordan9569]

No one does this better. We’re still iced up but breakup is near 🎉. Thanks for making winter a little bit better. Bj from AK

[@castle228]

Epic trip. Fall fishing in the Appalachians. Traversing the entire BRP. I loved it! Thanks for taking us along!

[@Paula-he7qe]

Thanks guys lovely film from the UK

[@phwike]

Your story telling is so good man. Glad to see you revisit the boone area where it all began.

[@WildBlueDiscovery]

Nice film Scotty! Great perspective shooting on that big Waterfall. Fall came early last year! Some beautiful wild Trout!

[@reavisstockard2994]

I enjoy your videos, this was one of my favorites

[@smallbombsstudio]

I worked at the speckled trout in blowing rock years ago... hang my hat in Maryland ...fish the gunpowder mostly for wild browns but remember these streams very well .. climbing too... good stuff

[@calebhigginbotham19]

Really cool soundtrack on this one. Really set the scene! Great work as always Scottie !!

[@keithlambert6217]

What a great video!

[@troymachamer9011]

Nice work... First time viewing Wild Fly and I look forward to watching more!

[@TravisDuff]

Scottie- Great work my guy!

[@aaronwidder9624]

Fishing for brookies is the best way to just reset, and have the best fun! It also makes for some of the most beautiful fly fishing! Keep killing it Wildfly!

[@MrMarkAMartin]

Nice, been there, done that but not half as well! Thanks for bringing it all back!

[@tigersteamer]

Great video man. Amazing film work. You need those 3 guys and Phelps in your next adventure. Keep them coming brother.😎😎👍👍

[@WKINNEY]

Awesome guys, thanks so much!

[@FishTales-Reel-Life-Adventure]

So much autumn eye candy I'll need insulin... Great job all the way around!

[@robhartman8742]

Super glad to see this video! I’m on the afton side

[@Benj3897]

Love it! Keep it up boys and tight lines!

[@scottsauerbier1905]

What a beautiful time of the year to catch the Blue Ridge Pkwy! Your filming skills are starting to get ahead of your fishing skills (that's a compliment). Excited to see your 2023 adventures.

[@WildFlyProductions]

Haha thank you!

[@rivermasternc]

Great video, guys!

[@DonsAdventures]

Gotta say I’m a little jealous boys. And now that I’m 50 with kids moving out got some good ideas. Thanks

[@benharris1806]

Been watching your videos for so long, can’t believe you stopped in my town of Roanoke. Love the videos!

[@johnpeschke7723]

what great casting....in a little tiny environment.

[@mtadams2009]

I know this parkway is popular and it more than likely accomplished what they wanted but I am so happy my state of Vermont did not let them build a proposed parkway down the spine of the Green Mountains. Said parkway is now the Long Trail. This happened long before I was born and was stopped by people with a big picture prospective. They also wanted to pave over the White Mountains in NH. Good god.

[@Swamp-Fox]

Thanks for bringing us along! A trip like this along the Blue Ridge Parkway is on my bucket list!

[@mickeyprindiville3790]

Great scenery and even better production!

[@waltwinter7017]

Nice film guys. My old feet, knees, back, elbows and wrists are aching from just watching..... bravo!

[@jwood8221]

As a native of Virginia, it's very nice to see such a high quality video shot in the area. If you ever come back, you should spend time in the Shenandoah area targeting trout and bass in all the rivers and runs!

[@14thesun]

This is probably my favorite and some of the best videography I think you have done.

[@martymoose1719]

Started fly fishing when you were in school and been watching ever since. I missed the meet and greet but still keep watching. Glad you made it back home. Keep ‘em rolling. Thanks

[@darrelbaillie7829]

Awesome adventures. Lovely brookies 👊

[@hikeyourownhike4128]

You guys are awesome! I been fly fishing Western NC for 7 years now and never had this much luck. It would be incredible to fish with you guys someday and learn some tricks! I get up there every 3 months.

[@johnbarkee8952]

Great stuff guys. I cut my teeth fly fishing up and down the parkway in North Carolina when I was in college way back in the mid 90's. My heart skips a beat every time I see one of those brook trout. 2" long or 7" long they are all special. Nothing better than exploring those little brook trout streams. Enjoy it while your young. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@markhumphrey8894]

Superbly done. Been on that parkway and the big wall of waterfalls looks familiar. Your cinematography and music are incredible. You film like Ken Burns would if he did a fly fishing documentary. Love the drone shots also. Cherokee is a nice town.

[@ChrisCook-wc3qk]

Ive lived here in burke county all my life and fished Linville river and its an awesome stream to fish along the parkway and prices lake is a giod spot as well. Catawba river has some big trout in it too. Thanks for an awesome video.

[@decoeric]

I wish I had a group of buddies to flyfish and do these kind of adventures with! I love these films

[@jirimensik3640]

No words guys!!! Just beautiful!,, Thank you so much

[@MAJJJJJJ]

Thanks guys for filming this video

[@ericpyeatt4982]

Looked like a blast!

[@rassiesmithiii2836]

Awesome. I've done a lot of A.T. hiking around there. Just getting into fly fishing. Already planning this trip next spring.

[@tick_magnetedschaper5611]

That was fun! Thanks

[@juwright1949]

Absolutely outstanding! Go Mountaineers! 👍🏻

[@nickjardone6783]

Amazing production. Just oved to WNC from FL... Can't wait to get out there!

[@brianazmy3156]

Another outstanding video as usual. I got to fish the upper James River in Arcadia near Roanoke for smallies quite some time ago before moving to NYC. Definitely have some fantastic fishing in the mountains of the east coast. Thanks again guys.

[@danieltyler2225]

Excellent work.

[@williambooth747]

Epic trip guys! When you stopped in Roanoke I was like woah, Scotty in my neck of the woods😂. Missed opportunity to visit the Roanoke staple Texas Tavern!

[@travisrolando8205]

A truly very very awesome and incredible looking trip! Love it!

[@kwbowl]

Keep ‘em coming, this was awesome guys!!!!

[@fishonlinesa]

Man this looks so freeekn incredible!

[@kristians7377]

Cant wait to watch, my favorite place to fish, im in weaverville