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Adventures of a Trout Bum
The 1,000 Creek Angling Odyssey of Ray Sugg
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The Parachute Hazel Creek
This is my favorite dry fly - it lands right, it floats good, I can see it, it's durable, and trout like it!

Ray Sugg
Mar 20, 20232 min read


Finding New Creeks
I share resources and tools I use to find new creeks.

Ray Sugg
Jan 18, 20234 min read


Best Fly Ever!
The bead-head hare's ear might be the best fly ever.

Ray Sugg
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Tying Southern Appalachian Trout Flies
I recently got the opportunity to create and teach a class on tying Southern Appalachian trout flies for Haywood County Recreation and Parks

Ray Sugg
Mar 8, 20222 min read


"Dads on the Fly" podcast
I get to be a guest speaker on the "Dads on the Fly" podcast!

Ray Sugg
Dec 1, 20211 min read


A Fishy Story
Thus, using my knowledge of Archimedes’ Principle and my superior fly fishing skills, did I save the town of Waynesville from disaster.

Ray Sugg
Jan 4, 20213 min read


6/13/20 Blue Line Specs
"Take me to a creek where I can catch some wild trout" (Reid Warren)

Ray Sugg
Jun 19, 20201 min read


Jonathan Creek, Maggie Valley NC
My awesome part-time summer job involves leading fishing expeditions for Haywood County Recreation and Parks.

Ray Sugg
Jun 19, 20201 min read


2019-11-11 Hot Time in Hot Springs!
I had Veterans Day off, so I headed over the mountain to Hot Springs to try to catch a few freshly stocked trout.

Ray Sugg
Jan 29, 20202 min read


2019-08-09 Jonathan Creek
Even though I was on the creek from 1:00 to 4:00 on a bright sunny day that hit 87 degrees, I still caught trout!

Ray Sugg
Aug 10, 20191 min read
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