What happened to just a simple fly fishing show? Espn dropped their outdoors programs and now I font really get to watch any fishing, even less f fly fishing.

I'd watch it, at least of couple times...if I got the Sportsman's Channel.

Don't know if I'd pay too much attention to this, even if I got the Sportsman's Channel. Have seen some fly fishing shows with various and sundry "celebrities" who are generally clueless as to fly fishing technique. You can tell they had a couple of hours of instruction, then they're are put on the bonefish flats, or in the front of a skiff casting to permit, or on a trout stream somewheres, where they struggle to cast and catch fish, and if they suceed, it's a big triumph. Would rather see a show with fly fishing celebs, who know what they're doing-someone like Lefty Kreh, or Tim Rajeff, who's a pretty funny dude in his own right. Don't know if the comedy aspect would add or detract from the appeal of the show.

All good comments for sure. I would be skeptical too. The problem that I have found is that any show that tries to be funny is that it has been created by someone without a background in comedy. Comedy may be the hardest thing to do on earth. I know, I have done it for over 20 years. In creating Fly Vs Guy, we are taking great pains to not only make you laugh, but engage the fishing competitions in a way that makes you feel like you are a part of the action. As for the fishing, since I am a working guide we wont be hiring any guides to make us look like we know what we are doing. Believe it or not, we actually do. We are currently lining up guests that really can fish and will be releasing our list later this year. Thanks so much for the feedback! Scott

I see that this is coming into fruition finally...
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1304511833/fly-vs-guy-comedy-fishing...

I'm an old fuddy duddy I guess. The overall view of fly fishing seems to be, fishing doesn't sell. Fishing is not much of a spectator sport. It is much more an individual appreciation rather than a sport folks are interested in viewing. I like good flyfishing info, the how and where, and good casting, presentation, etc. Celebrities don't get it with me unless they are good like a Curt Gowdy was, or a Ted Williams was. Then I am very interested in viewing them.

You named two good ones backcast. Excellent fly anglers and excellent personalities. Someone that was into fly fishing would definitely enjoy watching. Golfers Mark Omara, and David Duvall are both good fly anglers/personalities. I can't stand some Hollywood dude that can't fly fish, and then they talk about his career, and have him sing a Country Western song if he's so inclined..and not that I don't enjoy Country Western..especially with a little of my rock'n roll in it.

comedyfisher. As a guide, I am sure you have seen many a humorous happening at a boat ramp. An hilarious one hour feature could be presented showing nothing but scenes at a boat ramp. We had a guy lose the entire 9 yards at our South Fork launch last year...new pickup, boat, trailer gone...said the park brake broke loose. The truck floated downstream for awhile, long enough for the guy to swim out in treacherous water, climb in the truck, and get his wallet out, and swim to shore.