Welcome

Your home base for all things fly fishing in the Ozarks.

Here you’ll find adventure videos, helpful resources, a community calendar of events and real-world fly fishing content featuring trout and smallmouth across the beautiful Ozark streams and rivers I love to explore. Whether you’re just getting started or have years on the water, there’s something here for you.

Be sure to check out our trusted partners page, where you’ll find fly shops, fly tiers, guides, businesses, and organizations that help keep our fly fishing community strong.

Take a look around, and if you have any questions, ideas, or just want to connect, don’t hesitate to reach out. – Paul

Contact

  • Trusted partners

    Take a moment to check out these trusted Allies—fly fishing guides, fly shops, fly tiers, and clubs who are actively building community, mentoring the next generation, and supporting the fisheries we all love. When you support them, you’re supporting the future of fly fishing in the Ozarks.

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  • community calendar

    I do my best to stay connected with the fly fishing community events happening around the region, and I’ll share them here as they come my way. Helping connect the community and supporting like-minded folks isn’t just part of what we do—it’s at the core of the CASTAFLY mission.

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Recent YouTube episodes

  • Winter In The Ozarks | Creek Fishing | Multi-Species On The Fly

    Winter In The Ozarks | Creek Fishing | Multi-Sp...

    Paul Salley

    A quiet creek and a couple of hours on the water just before Christmas Eve turned into exactly the reset I needed. This short, unhurried outing wasn’t about chasing numbers...

    Winter In The Ozarks | Creek Fishing | Multi-Sp...

    Paul Salley

    A quiet creek and a couple of hours on the water just before Christmas Eve turned into exactly the reset I needed. This short, unhurried outing wasn’t about chasing numbers...

  • Roaring River Flies Only Catch and Release Opener 2025

    Roaring River Flies Only Catch and Release Open...

    Paul Salley

    🌧️ Conditions: Warm, Windy, Beautiful Fall Day 💬 Drop a comment what's your favorite fall fly pattern! 📝 The Backcast (Episode Overview): What an incredible couple of days at Roaring...

    Roaring River Flies Only Catch and Release Open...

    Paul Salley

    🌧️ Conditions: Warm, Windy, Beautiful Fall Day 💬 Drop a comment what's your favorite fall fly pattern! 📝 The Backcast (Episode Overview): What an incredible couple of days at Roaring...

  • Chasing Ozark Bronze: Fall Fly Fishing

    Chasing Ozark Bronze: Fall Fly Fishing

    Paul Salley

    When the clouds roll in and the fall colors light up the Ozarks, there’s no better time to chase smallmouth bass on the fly. In this episode, we wade through...

    Chasing Ozark Bronze: Fall Fly Fishing

    Paul Salley

    When the clouds roll in and the fall colors light up the Ozarks, there’s no better time to chase smallmouth bass on the fly. In this episode, we wade through...

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Through our YouTube adventures and Ozark Backcast articles, our goal is simple: help get more people out on the water and into fly fishing. Supporting CASTAFLY—whether through a subscription or picking up some gear—means the world to us. Every design is printed and heat-pressed onto comfortable shirts right here at home.

YouTube playlists

  • Roaring River Episodes

    For trout fishing enthusiasts, Roaring River State Park in southwest Missouri is a must-visit destination. Known for its stunning natural beauty and abundant trout population, the park offers anglers a unique opportunity to experience some of the best trout fishing in the region. This is where are YouTube channel started.

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  • Smallmouth in the ozarks

    The pristine streams of the Ozarks are home to the native Ozark Smallmouth bass, a species with a slow growth rate that requires clean, clear waters to thrive. These remarkable fish can take up to 15 years to reach 20 inches in length, which is why we strongly advocate for catch-and-release practices to help preserve their population.

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  • CASTAFLY Favorite Episodes

    I’ve spent countless hours on the water exploring and fly fishing across the Ozarks, and I love sharing those adventures with you. While every episode holds a special place for me, some stand out for the experience on the water and the production behind them. Here are my top 10 favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy watching!

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