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Events-Football-Fly Fishing



Segment 1, August 19th, 2023

All aboard this train called the Carolina Outdoors.  Whether an early riser, late comer-in, or listening via the podcast–we’re glad you are here.

This week:

Raz Reid with Sage Fly Rods & Fishpond joins us to talk about the health of the fly fishing industry.

Langston Wertz, Jr from the Charlotte Observer talks Charlotte-area high school football.

with:

Host Bill Bartee, from Charlotte fly fishing outfitter, Jesse Brown’s.

Plus, upcoming events happening with & at the brick & mortar, Jesse Brown’s


The Health of Fly Fishing with Raz Reid



Segment 2, August 19th, 2023

The Outdoor Industry Association recently released the report that over fifty-four million people over the age of 6 went fishing during 2022.  This was a four percent increase from 2021.  The same report also noted that the Hispanic population going fishing has increased 45% over the past decade.  Also, the number of female anglers increased nearly by 4 million people since 2012, from 16 to 19.8 million.

Raz Reid of Reid & Associates has travelled the southeast purveying fly fishing goods to fly shops like Jesse Brown’s.  He’s done this for the past thirty-five years & joins the Carolina Outdoors to share his insights.  He’ll report on the influx of fly anglers from the movie, A River Runs Through It, released in 1992 & it’s comparison to the number of the fly fishing public that entered into the sport during the Pandemic.

Reid has worked through the sport since its perceived time as a tweed sport coat-sport to the growth of the sport on the coasts of the world with Saltwater fly fishing.  The sport continues to grow but there is literally still space for more.  He speaks on the places to fish.  You may see more people fishing but you can always find a place to escape.

Take a listen to this world record-holding angler, personality, & business person in the fly fishing industry.

Bill Bartee, from Charlotte fly shop Jesse Brown’s, interviewed Raz Reid.  Reid has been a long-time contributor to the Carolina Outdoors & represents one of the best fly fishing brands, Fishpond, available at Jesse Brown’s

 


Quick Review of the Show



Segment 4, August 19th, 2023

Great conversation with:

Langston Wertz, Jr., the host of Talking Preps & senior journalist from The Charlotte Observer.  His conversation with Bill Bartee from Charlotte outdoor retailer, Jesse Brown’s, gave us some great insight on the teams, players, & games that are upcoming this high school football season in the Charlotte area.

Raz Reid of Reid & Associates represents some of the finest fly fishing brands that are found in the fly shop of Charlotte, Jesse Brown’s, & other fly shops around the country.  Brands like Sage, Tibor Reels, Rio Fly Line, & Redington are a few.  He lets us know what he’s seeing with the fly fishing business around the southeast in recent months.

The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by WBT Radio & Jesse Brown’s Outdoors.  The host, Bill Bartee & producer, TJ Boggs.