The inaugural smallmouth camp, hosted by Charlottesville-based fishing rod manufacturer, Reilly Rod Crafters at Fariss Farms and Iron Heart Winery on the banks of the New River, was a success earlier this month, despite a strong curveball in the form of heavy rain and resulting high streamflow on the New River. On Sunday, May 5, eight anglers from around the country convened at the Farm to fish and learn from some of smallmouth fly angling’s best, including legendary Charlott

When I wrote my last fishing report, I had just finished my last musky trip of the winter season, the nights were still cold, and smallmouth fishing couldn't get here quick enough. In the last month, the trees have leafed out, we've seen our first major insect hatches, and the smallmouth bass have started to nest. Spring has officially sprung, and the fishing will only get better from here. The wild trout fishing in the mountains has been spectacular as the world warms up, an

On May 5 - 7, 2019, Reilly Rod Crafters hosted its inaugural Smallmouth Camp at Fariss Farms and Iron Heart Winery on the banks of the New River. Eight clients from across the country converged on the cabins at Fariss Farms for two days of guided smallmouth fishing, casting instruction, and fly tying. Clients had the opportunity to fish and learn from some of the foremost authorities on smallmouth fly fishing, including Brian Shumaker of Susquehanna River Guides, L.E. Rhodes