Southwest Virginia Fishing Report Podcast with Matt Reilly — The Articulate Fly Fly Fishing Podcast

Dive into the dynamic world of fly fishing with Marvin Cash and Matt Reilly in this engaging episode of The Articulate Fly. As Marvin returns from a marathon of fly fishing shows, he catches up with Matt, who shares his own experience from the Cincinnati event.

The duo discusses the peculiarities of the current winter season in Southwest Virginia, with its mix of freezing temperatures and sudden warm spells. They ponder the impact of these fluctuations on the pre-spawn activities of smallmouth bass and the onset of the musky spawning season.

Matt tackles Michael Smith's question about the role of lunar phases in musky fishing. While acknowledging that many anglers have noted correlations between moon phases and fish activity, Matt emphasizes that environmental and weather conditions still take precedence. He advises anglers to be aware of lunar windows but not to let them dictate their fishing schedule. Instead, they should focus on optimizing every opportunity to fish, regardless of the moon's influence.

Marvin concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to attend nearby fly fishing shows, enjoy the camaraderie of the community and either tie flies or venture out for a catch, depending on the weather. And remember, if you have questions or want to join the conversation, reach out to The Articulate Fly. Your question might just earn you some swag and a chance to win cool prizes from Matt at the end of the season. So gear up, stay warm and, as always, tight lines!

To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview.