WFS 515 - Mossy Creek Fly Fishing with Colby Trow - Fly Fishing School, Fly Casting, Trout
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast · Dave Stewart, Colby Trow
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Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/515
Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Angler's Coffee, Chota Outdoor Gear
In this episode, we're joined by Colby Trow, the founder of Mossy Creek Fly Fishing. Colby takes us on a journey from his early days with a cane pole to running a successful fly shop in Northern Virginia.
We'll also explore the diverse fishing opportunities Mossy Creek offers, including their unique three-part casting clinic. Plus, stay tuned for a rundown of what the school we're putting together with Colby is going to be like.
Show Notes with Colby Trow on Mossy Creek Fly Fishing. Hit play below! 👇🏻
01:40 - Colby's earliest fishing memory was at Wintergreen Resort with his grandfather. They used a simple cane pole, a red and white bobber, a couple of split shots, and a hook.
02:40 - When Colby was about 8 or 9 years old, he received his first fly rod as a gift, while his twin brother, Brian, got a mountain bike. At first, Brian teased Colby about it, but that all changed when he witnessed Colby successfully catching a fish. After that, even Brian got interested in fishing.
03:36 - Colby worked at a fly shop during his college years. Later on, both Colby and Brian relocated to Northern Virginia to explore a potential business venture. While researching this opportunity, they stumbled upon the chance to purchase a local fly shop in town.
06:00 - Tom Sadler is a member of the Mossy Creek team, and we were fortunate to have him as a guest on episode 98.
11:39 - We delved into the details of putting the school together, and he described what the experience would be like.
17:34 - The Rapidan River is well-known in the region. The Jackson Tailwater is one of two tailwater fisheries and is renowned as a fantastic wild trout fishery. Mossy Creek is a blue-ribbon spring creek offering nearly 4 miles of publicly accessible water.
21:35 - Colby shares insights about the significant hatches that occur in their area.
25:00 - Colby mentioned that being in a college town with James Madison University nearby, they have plenty of hotel options available.
36:00 - We get a rundown of the fish species and their sizes that you can catch in the area.
44:50 - Colby tells us about their very regimented three-part casting clinic.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/515