Podcasts by The Tuck Cast...With a Splash of Bourbon “A Fly Fishing Podcast”
All things fly fishing from the crew at Tuckaseegee Fly Shop located in Bryson City and Sylva North Carolina. Listen to the guys as they cover a wide variety of topics and current events affecting the industry, local anglers, and waters. Being located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the crew has vast knowledge of the area that will make your experience enjoyable an entertaining.
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State of the Industry plus 2022 Goals from 2022-01-27T11:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer start off 2022 on a good note. A few new whiskeys mixed in with the ...
Listen2021 wrap up plus a bit of whisky drinking from 2021-12-16T09:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer along with special guest the Georgia Drifter wrap up 2021.
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Thanksgiving: What are we thankful for? from 2021-11-24T08:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer share what they are thankful for as we hit the Thanksgiving weekend.<...
ListenChristmas Wish List plus a lot more! from 2021-11-11T08:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer shares their Christmas wish list items with you. The episode has som...
ListenSling Pack Review from 2021-10-21T08:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer jump back in to the pack reviews. This week we venture into the worl...
ListenPerfect Fishing Ride from 2021-10-13T18:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer take part in an intense discussion over the ultimate fishing ride. I...
ListenThe Crew is Back! from 2021-10-07T09:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer gather to catch everyone up on the happenings since being gone.
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Fishpond Firehole Backpack/Canyon Creek Chest Pack and Tropical Storm Fred Update from 2021-08-19T09:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer talk about the new Fishpond Firehole Backpack and the devastation of...
ListenChef Santiago Guzzetti from 2021-08-11T17:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer host special guests Chef Santiago Guzzetti.
We welcome you...
Simms Rep Chris Hart from 2021-07-15T08:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer host special guests Chris Hart.
Simms Rep Chris Hart stops b...
Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway: Sam R Johnson from 2021-07-06T13:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer host special guests Sam R. Johnson.
Sam R. Johnson is the au...
Hip Pack Review from 2021-06-24T15:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer dive into a few hip packs. We do our best to cover the good and the ...
ListenChest Pack Reviews from 2021-06-10T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer dive into a few chest packs. We do our best to cover the good and th...
ListenTangled Lines! from 2021-05-19T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer host special guest Jeff Downing, author of "Tangled Lines Listen
Terrestrial Fishing and the Derby Edition! from 2021-05-06T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer dive into terrestrial fishing. If you have not fished terrestrials y...
ListenDale and Shannon Takeover! from 2021-04-29T10:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer take over as Bobby is gone for a few days. The guys discuss hatches, sports, and enforcement. Dale shares some ...
ListenGuide Flies and the episode that goes South from 2021-04-21T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer do their best to tackle guide flies. As always this episode takes a ...
ListenHow to Approach Water from 2021-04-08T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer tackle to the topic of how to approach a stream or river. This is a ...
ListenMaster Casting Instructor and Author Mac Brown from 2021-03-25T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer talk with special guests Mac Brown. Mac Brown is the author of “ Listen
Fly Shop Expectations from 2021-03-18T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer talk about fly shop expectations. As we travel we do find ourselves ...
ListenNorth Carolina Delayed Harvest Waters Part 2 from 2021-03-10T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer wrap up the Delayed Harvest Streams in Western North Carolina.
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Cherokee Tribal Waters Cherokee North Carolina from 2021-03-04T10:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer dive into the Tribal Waters of Cherokee North Carolina. The crew wil...
ListenNorth Carolina Hatchery Supported Trout Waters Explained from 2021-02-24T11:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer dive into the North Carolina Trout Regulation: Hatchery Supported Wa...
ListenGood Buddy Fly Fishing: Interview with Jon and Steve from 2021-02-17T12:00
Coach Dale "Diesel" Collins, Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, and Shannon "Big Mess" Messer are back at it this week with special guests from Good Buddy Fly Fish...
ListenGreat Smoky Mountains National Park: Trout Fishing the North Carolina Side of the Park from 2021-02-11T09:00
In the second part of a mini series, the crew discusses fishing the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You will learn information about regulations, how remote thes...
ListenDelayed Harvest Fishing Series 1: Tuckaseegee, Upper Nantahala, Big Snowbird, Fires Creek, West Fork Pigeon River from 2021-02-04T09:00
In this first part of a mini series, the crew discusses the Tuckaseegee, Upper Nantahala, Big Snowbird, Fires Creek, and West Fork of the Pigeon River DH opportunities. You will learn informati...
ListenBig Sky Anglers Hosted Fly Fishing Trips from 2021-01-27T09:00
Coach Dale Diesel Collins, Bobby The Bearded Wonder Bennett, and Shannon Big Mess Messer talk with Justin Spence, Joe Moore, and Steve Hoovler of Big Sky Anglers in West Yellowstone Montana. ...
ListenWestern North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail: Difficulty Levels Explained from 2021-01-14T12:00
Coach Dale Diesel Collins, Bobby The Bearded Wonder Bennett, and Shannon Big Mess Messer dive into the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail difficulty levels. It is easy to get overwhelmed ...
ListenYear in Review! from 2020-12-16T11:00
Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Shannon Big Mess Messer announce the winner of the Simms Sling Pack! The crew sits back and reflects on an eventful 2020 plus ta...
ListenNational Championship! from 2020-12-09T12:00
Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Shannon Big Mess Messer have the daunting task of tasting candy bars in the Championship Round of the Candy Bar Shootout!
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Candy Bar Shootout Final 4 from 2020-12-03T11:00
Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Shannon Big Mess Messer have the daunting task of tasting candy bars in the Final Four of the Candy Bar Shootout! The crew host ...
ListenCandy Bar Shootout Elite 8 from 2020-11-25T08:00
Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Shannon Big Mess Messer have the daunting task of tasting candy bars in round three of the Candy Bar Shootout! The crew host spe...
ListenCandy Bar Shootout Round 2! from 2020-11-19T08:00
Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Shannon Big Mess Messer have the daunting task of tasting candy bars in round one of the Candy Bar Shootout! The crew host speci...
ListenCandy Bar Shootout Round 1 from 2020-11-12T12:00
Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Shannon Big Mess Messer have the daunting task of tasting candy bars in round one of the Candy Bar Shootout!
Sixteen locall...
Uproxx Bourbon Top 10 from 2020-11-02T07:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew talks bourbon this week! Coach Dale Diesel Collins, Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett, and Shannon Big Mess Messer discuss the Uproxx article citing the top 10 bour...
ListenBraden Miller of Miller Time Flies in the House! from 2020-10-26T07:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew host special in studio guest, Braden Miller of Miller Time Flies! Booby the Bearded Wonder, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Big Mess enjoy conversation with Braden ...
ListenTim O'Neill of Norvise from 2020-10-19T11:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew host special in studio guest, Tim O'Niell of Norvise Fly Tying Systems. Booby the Bearded Wonder, Coach Dale Diesel Collins, and Big Mess enjoy conversation w...
ListenDemo Days! from 2020-10-14T10:00
Bobby the Bearded Wonder and Big Mess are in the house this week! The guys hit everything from Norvise Demo Days to NFL injuries. Listen in for the latest on the fishing and what you can expec...
ListenHooked Fly CO in the House! from 2020-10-06T07:00
Hooked Fly Co owner Brian Hester drops in to visit with Big Mess, The Bearded Wonder, and Coach Dale Diesel Collins. Brian shares some interesting insight on his view of art and fly fishing. Y...
ListenDelayed Harvest Fishing Etiquette on the Tuckaseegee River from 2020-09-30T07:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew dives into the does and don't of etiquette while fishing, especially the Tuckaseegee River in the NC Trout Capital! Coach Dale Diesel shares his awful experie...
ListenHazel Creek Bear and Trail Closure, Fontana Dam Water Release from 2020-09-17T09:00
Join Big Mess as he talks with Coach Diesel and the Bearded Wonder about the Hazel Creek Closure due to an active bear. Plus the guys dive into water releases.
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History of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop! from 2020-09-09T08:00
Join Big Mess as he talks with Coach Diesel and the Bearded Wonder about the history of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop.
Dale and Bobby share some insight on the beginnings of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop...
Yellowstone, Henry's Fork, and Madison River Hosted Trip Recap from 2020-09-01T09:00
Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett, Shannon "Big Mess", and Coach Dale Diesel Collins along with special guest, The Georgia Drifter talk fly fishing in some famous locations....
ListenDo you want to know what happens behind the scenes at Tuckaseegee Fly Shop? from 2020-08-18T10:00
Bobby "The Bearded Wonder" Bennett and Shannon "Big Mess" share some good insight on preseason ordering. Another myth is busted! We are not always fishing because we have t...
ListenEssential Gear for Cold Weather Fishing from 2020-08-11T10:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew discuss some commonly overlooked items that you need to have with you while fishing in winter. Bobby the Bearded Wonder Bennett and Shannon Big Mess is in the hous...
ListenTop Five Questions To Ask Your Guide! from 2020-07-28T09:00
Every wondered what questions you should be asking your guide? The Tuck Fly Shop Crew explores this topic in only the way this motley crew can. All joking aside guest should be asking question...
ListenTuck Fly Shop presents The Young Guns from 2020-07-21T07:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew is back after a brief absence. The Bearded Wonder and Big Mess hold down the fort as Dale gets some much needed time away with his family. In this episode you wil...
ListenWater Safety from 2020-06-30T10:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop discusses the importance of water safety. Dale, Bobby, Jack, and Shannon highlight what they feel are important tools to increasing your chances of having a safe time o...
ListenA Sit Down with our Local Trout Unlimited Chapter President from 2020-06-23T10:00
In this week's episode, we sit down with our local TU president, Tommy White, and discuss some of the great things the local chapter does for our community.
ListenOur Favorite Ten Apps For Fishing from 2020-06-16T08:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew shares ten apps that they use on a daily basis. These apps help us help customers like you and you should check them out. Bobby, Dale, and Shannon share some of t...
ListenMarvin Cash of the Articulate Fly Stops In from 2020-06-09T13:00
Marvin Cash of the Articulate Fly stops in and visits with the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew. Marvin shares some interesting stories of traveling, fishing, and interviewing people from all over the...
ListenSteve Yocom Photography from 2020-06-01T12:00
The Tuck Crew sits down with Steve Yocom of Steve Yocom Photography as he shares some great secrets to improve your outdoor photography game. Listen in as Steve shares his passion for the outdo...
ListenBrady's Handmade Nets from 2020-05-21T12:00
Josh Brady and Mr. Brady of Brady's Handmade Nets visits our Sylva Studio and shares their story of net making and how it all started. The Tuck Crew featuring Dale, Bobby, and Shannon talk...
ListenCasual Friday from 2020-05-15T07:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Show Crew lets loose on Casual Friday as they share their enthusiasm for the weekend! As you listen you will learn about all the latest updates on stream access as well as w...
ListenFly Shop Myths Busted from 2020-05-08T10:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew try their best to Bust Fly Shop Myths. The Bearded Wonder, Diesel, Black Jack, and Big Mess have a great discussion about some of the common Fly Shop Myths. The C...
ListenTuck Fly Shop 2.0 Reopening News! from 2020-04-30T14:00
The Tuck Fly Shop Crew records from their new Sylva studio bringing you the latest about Tuck Fly Shop 2.0 reboot and reopening. The Bearded Wonder, Diesel, and Big Mess along with special gues...
ListenSpecial Guest Ben Bergen talks Small Mouth Bass Fishing from 2020-04-24T11:00
The Tuck Crew sits down with special guest Ben Bergen as they talk fishing for trout and his favorite, Small Mouth Bass. Diesel, Black Jack, and the Bearded Wonder grill Ben on float fishing th...
ListenSteve Keeble aka"The Georgia Drifter"drops some great stories on the The Tuck Fly Shop Crew from 2020-04-17T08:00
The Tuck Fly Shop Crew has special guest The Georgia Drifter stops by the shop and drops some great stories on the crew. The Bearded Wonder, Diesel, and Big Mess talk smack and share some good ...
ListenTuck Fly Shop Crew Shop Talk from 2020-04-09T08:00
The Tuck Fly Shop Crew gathers to talk all things plus a bit of fly fishing during the stay at home order. The Bearded Wonder, Diesel, and Big Mess escape to the shop for some good conversation...
ListenMike the Fly Collector from 2020-03-31T08:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew sits down with Mike Kesselring, "The Fly Collector," this week as we dig into Mike's fascination with all things flies! The Bearded Wonder and Big M...
ListenThunderstruck: The Ultimate Fly Fishing Expereince from 2020-03-24T08:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew offers details about our Thunderstruck Fly Fishing Experience. Did the crew hear Bigfoot one evening or were they just tired of chasing those large trout? Listen ...
ListenSpecial Report: Facebook Live Interaction with Q&A from 2020-03-21T11:00
The Tuck Fly Shop Crew host a Facebook Live Event to answer your questions and concerns associated with the Covid-19 Outbreak. The Bearded Wonder, Black Jack, Diesel, and Big Mess are all here ...
ListenOur Favorite Fly Rods from 2020-03-17T08:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew gathers around and talks fly rods. The Bearded Wonder, Diesel, Black Jack, and Big Mess spill the beans on the fly rods that they like the most. Listen in and get...
ListenNorth Carolina Trout Regulations Explained! from 2020-03-10T08:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew tackles the dirty deed of explaining North Carolina Trout Fishing Regulations. Dale, Bobby, Jack, and Shannon do their best to explain Trout Fishing Regulations du...
ListenFly Fishing Western North Carolina, Top Reasons Why You Should Be Here from 2020-03-03T08:00
The Tuckaseege Fly Shop Crew, minus one this week, is back with another great topic with the added twist of The Thing in a Box. Listen as Black Jack, Diesel, and the Bearded Wonder she...
ListenTravel Gear Suggestions and NC Trout Regulations Explained from 2020-02-25T10:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew shares their knowledge of traveling with fly fishing gear so you can be better prepared for travel to your favorite destinations. Also the crew tackles the regulat...
ListenEssential Gear debated by the Tuck Fly Shop Crew from 2020-02-18T09:00
The Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Crew debates the ten items that you will need while fly fishing. We find out that Jack is clueless on how to use toilet paper for number one but he does know what a thr...
ListenNantahala River: Ken Kastorff of Endless River Adventures discusses Nantahala River Fishing! from 2020-02-11T08:00
The Tuck Fly Shop Crew sits down with legendary River and Fly Fishing Guide Ken Kastorff to discuss Nantahala River Fishing. Listen in to hear how the events of 2019 impacted fishing and raftin...
ListenThe Top 10 from 2020-02-04T09:00
The Tuck Crew Discuss their Top 10 Items that may be "useless but very useful" from some of the top manufactures in the fly fishing industry. There also may be a mention of the famous...
ListenA Sit Down with Tuck Fly Shop employee Jack Tamborski from 2020-01-28T09:00
Listen as The Tuck Crew sits down with Loveland Ohio Native and Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Employee Jack Tamborski as they make Super Bowl predictions, discuss some good bourbon, and find out what mak...
ListenA Sit Down with Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Co-Owner Dale Collins from 2020-01-21T09:00
Dale Collins, co-owner of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop talks about his path to being a Co-Owner of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop. Listen as the crew describes a visit to our Nations Capital and all the food adv...
ListenA Sit Down with Tuckaseegee Fly Shop employee Shannon Messer from 2020-01-14T09:00
Shannon talks about being raised locally, fly tying, and the rewards of working in the Fly Fishing Industry.
ListenA Sit Down with Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Co-Owner Bobby Bennett from 2020-01-07T11:00
Bobby Bennett, co-owner of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop talks about the trials, tribulations, and joys of being a fly shop owner in today's marketplace. Listen as Bobby describes his journey that ...
ListenA Sit Down with Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Co-Owner Bobby Bennett from 2020-01-07T11:00
Bobby Bennett, co-owner of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop talks about the trials, tribulations, and joys of being a fly shop owner in today's marketplace. Listen as Bobby describes his journey that ...
ListenA Sit Down with Tuckaseegee Fly Shop Co-Owner Bobby Bennett from 2020-01-07T11:00
Bobby Bennett, co-owner of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop talks about the trials, tribulations, and joys of being a fly shop owner in today's marketplace. Listen as Bobby describes his journey that ...
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