Most fly fishing guides are just focused on finding fish. Carter Allison is focused on building community.

In this episode, we sit down with Charleston, South Carolina fly fishing guide Carter Allison to talk about chasing redfish in the Lowcountry, becoming a guide at a young age, and his vision for creating a stronger community among guides and anglers in the Charleston area. Carter shares how a love for fishing turned into a business, what he's learned from spending countless days on the water, and why relationships matter just as much as the fish we catch.

While Carter isn't a dad yet, his passion for mentorship, serving others, and investing in people made this conversation a natural fit for the show. Whether you're a fly angler, a guide, a business owner, or simply someone who loves hearing stories about following your passion, you'll find something to enjoy in this episode.

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On this episode of Dads On The Fly, we sit down with author, fly fishing guide, and storyteller Ryan Johnston for a conversation packed with laughter, meaningful stories, and a deep love for the outdoors.

Ryan shares how his dad first introduced him to fishing and the outdoors at an early age, shaping a passion that would eventually lead him into guiding, writing, and mentoring others through the sport. We dive into several unforgettable fishing stories from his years on the water, including the chaos, humor, and lessons that only come from a life spent chasing fish.

We also talk about Ryan’s books, including A Reel Job and Reelly, where he captures the real-life experiences of guiding and the unique culture surrounding fly fishing. And we look at his new book Reel Salty

One of the most meaningful parts of the conversation centers around Cast Hope, the nonprofit Ryan helps lead, which uses fly fishing and the outdoors to invest in kids and create life-changing experiences and mentorship opportunities.

This episode is full of great stories, genuine perspective, and a reminder of why the outdoors has such a powerful way of bringing people together.

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This week, we break one of our own rules… and it was absolutely worth it.

We sit down with Del Munro of Davidson River Outfitters. Del is a true student of the river. While he may not be a dad, his knowledge of smallmouth bass fishing earns him a seat at the table.

We dive into Del’s journey in the fly fishing world, what makes smallmouth so addicting, and how chasing bronze backs is a completely different game than the trout most of us cut our teeth on. From reading water to dialing in flies and approach, Del shares practical, hard-earned wisdom you won’t find in a textbook.

If you’ve ever thought about making the jump from trout streams to smallmouth rivers (or just want to become a better angler overall,) this one’s packed with insight.

Plus, we swap a few stories, talk local waters, and get a glimpse into what makes Western North Carolina such a special place to fish.

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