[{"id":399596355828,"handle":"bass-warmwater","title":"Bass\/Warmwater","updated_at":"2025-03-25T09:35:25-06:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-05-11T18:15:15-06:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Bass\/Warmwater"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":420819239156,"handle":"code-c-1","title":"Code *C","updated_at":"2024-12-09T16:40:18-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-02-14T13:25:38-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"*C"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":411970568436,"handle":"mike-frank","updated_at":"2024-03-27T23:50:26-06:00","published_at":"2023-07-29T15:13:55-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"pf-61a4e19b","published_scope":"web","title":"Mike Frank","body_html":"Born and raised in New York, my early years were spent in the serene suburbs of Long Island, just west of the bustling metropolis known as \"The City.\" With the guidance of Charlie Nardi from the Campsite Sport Shop, I embarked on my fly fishing journey, initially casting stocked brown trout in the island's tidal creeks. Eventually, I honed my skills enough to cast striped bass off the north shore beaches, especially relishing the challenge of nighttime excursions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy educational pursuits led me to Washington, DC, where I attained a master's degree from Georgetown University. Staying in the city as a teacher allowed me more time on the waters of the Potomac River and exploring the fishing treasures in Thurmont, MD, and the Chesapeake Bay. These angling endeavors took precedence over academic endeavors, bypassing the constraints of studying and writing papers.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile in DC, I discovered unexpected pockets of excellent fly fishing in unlikely locales. This exploration greatly expanded my knowledge of fly design and fishing techniques. I adapted my trout patterns to suit the unique conditions of the Potomac River, scaling up for smallmouth, shad, striped bass, and even walleyes. The diversity of fish species that call the Potomac home was surprising and inspiring, making it a place that holds a special corner in my angling heart. I continue to visit and fish there whenever I get the chance.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMy journey has since taken me to the Carolinas, where I reside in Columbia, SC. This area allows me to fish and guide on various rivers, targeting species such as trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and striped bass. My passion for fishing remains unwavering, and I am fortunate to be able to share this enthusiasm with others through guiding experiences in these beautiful waters.","image":{"created_at":"2023-08-11T20:39:23-06:00","alt":null,"width":400,"height":400,"src":"\/\/rainysflies.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Mike_Frank.jpg?v=1691807964"}},{"id":399595962612,"handle":"nymphs-wets","title":"Nymphs \u0026 Wets","updated_at":"2025-03-05T16:15:10-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-05-11T18:11:56-06:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Nymphs \u0026 Wets"}],"published_scope":"web"}]
