Fly Fish America | EP1 | MISSOURI

Welcome to "FLY FISH AMERICA" presented by Bluff Line Media.
This new series will feature both short and long-form documentary films sharing anglers’ stories and exploring unique habitats across the western hemisphere.
We’re excited to share EP1 showcasing America’s first federally protected river systems, the prolific Taneycomo tailwater and native smallmouth waters deep in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks.
UP NEXT:
Fly Fish Bahamas: Andros
Fly Fish America: Minnesota
Fly Fish Wisconsin: Brook Haven
Fly Fish America: Arkansas
…and more!
Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for future episodes. 🙏🏼
Missouri Partners:
Apache RV Center - St. Louis
Contemplation Cabin on the Jack’s Fork
River Run Outfitters - Branson
Ozark Smallmouth Fly Co. - Springfield
Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Bote Boards
4 Hands Brewery - St. Louis
Big Muddy Outfitters - St. Louis
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www.blufflinemedia.com

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Watch UNDAMMED: A Buffalo National River Adventure | FULL DOCUMENTARY kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqa7qpSor7Slm5I to see another National River in the Ozarks.

[@MotlyUele]

I can't get back to Mizzeruh fast enough! Sure do miss the Ozarks.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Haha! Love it!

[@dem72011]

Carolyn IS a rock star. I am part of the women’s fly fishing club and can’t sing her praises enough.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

She really steals the show, eh?!

[@jefflever2964]

10/10 production! Great video yall

[@angelokomis1604]

Hi, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. I must congratulate you on what I think are the finest videos on KZbin. Absolutely stellar, keep them rolling....Angelo

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Wow! That’s a big compliment..and from across the pond! Thanks so much!! It means a lot.

[@drewpitcock-pv5cv]

I just discovered this series. Great job, Andy! Beautiful production!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Welcome aboard! Thanks, boss!

[@theozarkpodcast]

Dude! What a great film...we loved being a part of this!! Thanks Andrew! Can't wait to see the coming episodes.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Really glad you guys could be a part of it! You’re doing great work and we appreciate it!

[@blindfroggadventures2347]

I've been chasing bronzebacks here in the Ozark waters over 45 years now, and nowdays have the privilege of guiding others here in Northern Arkansas & Southern Missouri. I've also been appreciating your art from the beginning. You never disappoint, and It shows in your work that you enjoy telling the story. Thanks again in great job. P.S If You have any contact information I would love to Hear from you and bend your ear a little. There is a fishery my friends and I are trying to save, Perhaps you know people that can help. Thanks again.

[@OzarksSmallmouthAlliance]

Yea buddy! Amazing imagery! You are a master story teller!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thank you for being a part of it, sir! Cheers!

[@drewmccafferty2260]

This is one of the coolest videos I’ve seen in a while. Can’t wait for the rest of the series

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Much appreciated, good sir!

[@paddleandhook]

Great production-i love how you interlace the story and characters with the fishing footage💪🏻 i may have to pay a visit to my brother who lives near the area 😎 and keeps telling me theres good fishing.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

You should! Thanks a lot for the kind words!

[@stephenshoptaw4622]

Love the video! And the Ozark podcast. Can't wait for the Arkansas video to drop!!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Next summer is the plan! Thanks

[@stephenshoptaw4622]

@@BluffLINEMedia WPS!!!!

[@theozarkpodcast]

And we love you Stephen ❤😂

[@jefflever2964]

Thank you Andrew!

[@barnman73]

Beautiful film. Thank you for the effort it took to tell this story.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertwright7501]

My Favorite Fly Fishing Area. Seen all of the springs there! YA! Go see them please! It's amazing

[@lesleyallen3410]

Carolyn and Ryan are both amazing people! Great film!!!!❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Yes they are!

[@stripping.streamers]

Amazing job capturing what Missouri has to offer in the world of fly fishing and in the outdoors in general! Happy to say it’s where I cut my teeth!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

I appreciate that!

[@_GlassCove_]

Jacks Fork Buck Hollow to Bay Creek was my playground back in the day. What you guys are doing to conserve, promote and appreciate Ozark river fishing is outstanding! Enjoyed this video very much! I'll be following your journey!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

I really appreciate the support, bud!

[@danielhunsel7830]

As always great video my friend

[@MrSpeedyhamilton]

Well done video, I love fishing Jack's Fork, keep up the good work!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thanks, will do!

[@DavidAnderson-vt8iq]

Wow, great video! I love the characters.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thanks, David! They’re good folks.

[@brennanabbey8429]

Really enjoyed this. Great film. Tons of awesome shots of great fish in a beautiful part of the country. 🇺🇸

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thanks 👍

[@AnthonyAlanis]

Beautiful!

[@johnbruce2719]

This was fantastic! Keep up the good work. The Ozark Podcast is amazing.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Yes it is! Thank you, sir!

[@theozarkpodcast]

Thanks John!

[@SteamInTheBlueRidge]

Wow what an awesome video great job I will definitely watch more

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Awesome thank you!

[@nathanaelcoffman2859]

Best fishing video I’ve ever seen. I’ll admit I’m heavily biased as I’m an Ozarks rat myself. But this was seriously cool guys.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Wow! What a compliment. Thanks! It’s comments like this that keep me motivated, Nathan!

[@RickMarshallMaps]

Great video. Thanks for the wonderful variety of stories you tell

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thanks! It’s a lot of fun.

[@jacobmiller9668]

Very well done. Enjoyed the video immensely.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thank you very much!

[@billcooper4991]

The Ozarks are a piece of heaven and folks like Ryan Walker and Carolyn Parker are her guardian angels. Great piece!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Amen, Bill!

[@globalcommunitylife5908]

Great video which showcases our beautiful Ozark waterways. Carolyn is my role model as an angler and tier!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Couldn't agree more!

[@CASTAFLYAdventures]

Great work! Thanks for sharing!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Killaknott27]

Welcome to Missouri

[@thomengel9720]

Excellent piece on my mother's home stat. Visited the Ozarks many times when my Grandparents had a summer home in Leeper, Mo.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Very cool!

[@HeartlandBowhunter]

Great shots, music, grade and storytelling!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Much appreciated!

[@Clayton_White]

Quality production and story telling. Much love from KC.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Much appreciated!

[@SoloSchmitty]

Great channel. Thx for such nice content!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thank you!

[@19DevilDawg86]

Absolutely fantastic video!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Cheers!

[@dougmarlow4626]

I just got home from a week long fly fishing trip on the current lots of Browns. May have to haul the paddle board next time. Next up Wisconsin Driftless. Great video.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

That’s great! We filmed in the MN Driftless this summer for ep3 and loved it! Stay tuned!

[@thomasbonnot7668]

You should float fish the Gasconade.

[@NotMissingLink]

LOVE THAT FISHERY!! 👏

[@MULEOUTDOORS]

Awesome video boys!!! Good stuff

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@CFOR-finarts]

Lets goooooo

[@milli_cbr.f4i]

Awesome production!!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Appreciate it!

[@HarrisonHughes1]

So so good bro. Very well done! Really enjoyed it

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thanks a ton! You’re the man!

[@halfmoonflyfishing]

Nice job guys!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thanks!

[@EE0971]

Just what we needed in the Ozarks, another spot burner. These places do not need advertising.

[@gaterb11]

Advertising brings in clients. Clients spend money on trips, guides, gear, and in the local towns. It all supports the economy that contributes to keeping the resource available. I get your point but this video is very different than someone posting a fishing video showing all the best spots they caught their fish. In the age of social media everyone is walking a fine line.

[@EE0971]

@@gaterb11 Yeah, that’s what everyone says and it’s true right up to the point that it’s good for the resource/environment. Take it from someone who’s been around long enough to witness the degradation first hand. More boot prints, more trash, and less fish traded for views,likes, and profit.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

I appreciate your concern and share it to some extent. However, after discussion with many stakeholders (NPS, G&F, DNR, guides, and related businesses) the overwhelming consensus is as follows: People don’t know to advocate to protect resources of which they’re unaware. Promoting responsible use of resources can actually be more beneficial than not. Especially considering the internet already acts as an advertisement to interested parties. Increased use is inevitable. I believe modeling responsible use is an asset considering our circumstances. American are more environmentally aware and engaged than ever.

[@EE0971]

@@BluffLINEMedia You may have good intentions, but I think your logic is flawed. Do you have any objective studies or data that shows this is an effect strategy, or is it just opinion? Because it seems illogical to me that purposely increasing the number of people that visit an area each year will will have a positive impact. Ask anyone who has lived in CO for the last 10 years if the increase in people has had a positive impact on the environment. You could have left out the names of the rivers and still advocated for the environment and the smallmouth. Naming these rivers only benefits those who stand to profit from the increased traffic. It’s impossible that more people showing up will help the fish or the landscape. Protecting a river and promoting a river work against each other. If I’m wrong, prove it by posting a link to some objective information. Otherwise, I have to believe you are doing more harm than good and your using this idea of “promote to protect” to absolve yourself from the negative impact it can cause. The idea that promoting (AKA spot burning) is going to help is repeated by every content provider out there, but I’ve never seen any evidence to back up the claim.

[@OzarksSmallmouthAlliance]

Promotion and preservation do not have to be mutually exclusive. I’ve spent the better part of my 54 years advocating for stricter regulations on native species in the Ozarks. Telling the story brings awareness. I tell it 275-300 times a year. Most of my clients are not Ozarks natives nor residents. But a lot of them do live in neighboring states. I’ve yet to see any negative impacts from showing people “my”waters nor telling the story of the native fish(smallmouth) that I love. The sad fact is that more people than ever are taking part in our sport, and educating them is the key to preserving the resources. There are very few “secret” spots anymore. Telling the story, advocating for the resource, and bringing awareness to its fragility is paramount to keeping it viable.

[@Sk3rRR]

Man, why y'all gotta make me nostalgic for a place I was so happy to leave?! Also, y'all got the last name of the interp ranger in the beginning wrong. 😅

[@BluffLINEMedia]

I know! I feel terrible about that.

[@Dicmo]

Love the video. Subscribed for sure. Btw, what's the song that starts out at around 11:00 (the end of the Branson segment)? Great tune and I can't find it by googling some of the lyrics. Thanks!

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Thanks so much!! It’s Greener Leaves by Cosmic Guilt.

[@Dicmo]

@@BluffLINEMedia Awesome! Thank you so much! Great tunes all around in your videos. Have you ever thought about putting a track list in your video descriptions?

[@Trucha801]

Just subscribed! Hope you head out west.

[@holyworrier]

Need there be an EP2?

[@NotMissingLink]

I’m down for another Fly Fish MO Episode!! 😝

[@ronaldscott5786]

I know that the McCloud rainbows reproduce because they are not stocked, and the area that they are in are not stocked with farmed rainbows on purpose.

[@BluffLINEMedia]

We made a video about that a few years ago! Ozarks on the Fly | EP 2 | PURE McCLOUD kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6DRp56ppcRnf9E

[@hookandreel2211]

these trips are aways the best absolutely love this kind of content. I do similar videos as well :)

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Glad you like them! Thanks a lot!

[@Texasflycaster]

Dang it! You're giving me ADD, or is it ADHD? Awesome show and awesome locations!

[@tomher5958]

What’s the track at 11:00?

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Cosmic Guilt

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

sub

[@cameronvanrooyen4027]

Stopped watching half way. Didn’t see much fishing. Just to much talking

[@BluffLINEMedia]

Too* ;) Thanks for checking it out.