The Fly Fishing Show 2023 - Atlanta, Georgia

This week’s stop on the Fly-Fishing Show 2023 tour is beautiful Atlanta, Georgia!

Hotlanta had more of the great vibe that we were looking for. This fly-fishing show had even more instructors and presentations, where we absorbed even more advice and knowledge on the fly-fishing culture.

Unsurprisingly, there are a number of fantastic, time-tested locations for fly-fishing in the American South, and Georgia happens to have a few notable spots for the sport as well. In particular, the famous Chattahoochee River is a place that people have visited for years to indulge in their fly-fishing passion. We spoke to one attendee who highlighted his connection to spirituality as the driving force to his interest in the sport.

““I came to fly-fishing just because, I mean, it’s such a special sport. It’s a great way to really connect with nature, connect with God. And coming to a convention like this, and talking with like-minded people is a really special thing.””

There were a number of exhibitors who had custom wood fly-fishing nets, even similar to ones we have here at Wayward Trading Post. One thing that always stands out on these stops are the fly displays. There are boxes, crates, tables and desks covered in multicolored flies all lined up and assembled neatly, with certain instructors giving lessons on proper fly-tying techniques. After a lot of observing things ourselves, we really began to understand and appreciate the skill and patience that were being taught in the lessons.

“Q: What do you hope to find here?

A: Just, you know, to learn some tips from all the presentations they have going on and just find some gear or clothes that you maybe didn’t know about...””

Remember, we’ve got even more coming from this fly-fishing convention tour around the country. Be sure to check back and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all our other social media platforms to find out what’s next on our journey with The Fly-Fishing Show!