Fly South

Fly South Fly South is Nashville’s premier fly fishing shop with 24 years of experience outfitting, guiding, and teaching anglers in Middle Tennessee and beyond.

We have ample free parking in front of the shop.

09/05/2026

Alright! We’re back into college football season and we’ve looked to the shop’s social chairman for a recommended libation to celebrate. We hope you have a fun, safe Labor Day weekend. Come see us in the shop today for free AC, football on TV, and all of your area fly fishing needs.

**Enjoy responsibly. 2/3 Dickel might not be for everybody. 🤣

09/03/2026

Dog Days Thursday Update! Yeah…it’s hot, so be out early and make the most of it! Harpeth tip to tail is low, 48cfs in Bellevue, lower in Kingston Springs. Fishing still good, but swap I the tactics. Longer leader, topwater, etc. Swing by with your low water smallmouth questions and we’ll get you going. Caney Fork report is steady, minimum flow mornings, generation afternoons. Hopper dropper, small midges. Crowds are dwindling with school and football picking up, get out there for a nice morning. Elk is pretty standard, 250 min flow and no generation predicted. Reminder! September 17th we’ll have an evening of live music here in the shop. Calder Allen and Channing Wilson will be here playing from 6:00-8:00. We’ll kick things off about 5:30 so make plans to join us. East Side Tying Social this Tuesday, September 8th, BoomBozz East Nashville at 6:00pm. Come hang with us there for a good time, tying flies or not! Swing by the shop here on 8th Ave for free AC and great conversation about area fly fishing. See you soon!

08/27/2026

Thursday update! Late August providing a dealers choice weekend for your fly fishing plans. Harpeth is currently low and clear, running 90cfs in Bellevue and 110cfs in Kingston springs. Stretch those leaders out a little and think about a lighter fly when those fish get a little more spooky in the low clear conditions. Don’t sleep in on these weekends, catching low water fish is hard to beat. The Caney Fork remains in a pretty regular minimum flow morning, with afternoon generation. 55° at Happy Hollow is a great spot in late August. Hopper dropper is an option, with a good long drift. Elk spilling 250cfs with good reports still coming from folks down there. Mark your calendar! September 17th we’ll have an evening of live music here in the shop. Calder Allen and Channing Wilson will join us to play some tunes and tell some stories. Doors at 5:30, music from 6-8pm. RSVP at FlySouth.net. We’re primed for another great weekend here in the shop, see yall here soon!

08/22/2026

If you have fly boxes, tools, leaders, and tippet stuffed in pants pockets, truck doors, one waist pack, and two backpacks after a summer full of fishing…then now’s a great time to level up your organization. Here’s Guy with a great tips about how to keep different needs organized and on the go. Swing by for more tips and tricks to stay organized so you can take advantage of every opportunity to get out and fish.

08/20/2026

Back with your Thursday update! Quick one today as we’re looking at a pretty consistent report, which is always a good thing. Harpeth in Bellevue is running 140cfs and 146cgs in Kingston Springs. Both great levels. We might expect a little bump in flows and some off color water today while last night’s rain moves down, but the forecast for the weekend looks good at the moment and the Harpeth is shaping up to be a good option for the weekend. The Caney Fork is our ‘ol reliable right now, with minimum flow to 1pm, up through two generators until 7pm and back to minimum flow. Would expect the same tomorrow and we’ll share an update Saturday for that outlook. Elk is spilling 250cfs which shouldn’t have a major effect, so it’s probably worth a look if that’s your plan for the weekend. Mark your calendars for September 17th, when we’re going to host Calder Allen and Channing Wilson for an artist showcase and night of tunes here in the shop. These guys will be in town for Americana Fest so we’re going to have a good time with them here in the shop. More to come but mark your calendars for September 17th. Looking forward to a great weekend here in Middle Tennessee with some very pleasant morning temps, so get fishing! See you soon here in the shop for all of your fly fishing adventure needs.

08/13/2026

Thursday update! We’re moving along into mid-August in fine summer style with fishing around middle Tennessee in optimal shape. Harpeth running 372cfs and clear in Bellevue, 463cfs in Kingston Springs, and 112 in Franklin. All worth a look through the weekend. Caney Fork is running minimum flow until 11am today, one generator flow 11am to 9pm. Great afternoon floating lined up and I’d expect something similar tomorrow. The Elk is on the bench at the moment, spilling 2800cfs. Join us next Thursday at 5:30 for a Music City Trout Unlimited meeting here at the shop. Ian and Charity Rutter will join us to present on Smokies fly fishing. Earlier that day, from 1-4, we’ll have Ian Rutter’s art on display for a Meet the Artist event in the afternoon. Join us early to hang out, talk fly fishing, and to see Ian’s excellent artwork. We’re lined up for a great late-summer weekend, and ready to help get you prepped for an adventure. See you soon here in the shop!

Creeks are cold, full and clear. Fishing has been plenty productive! Boogle Bugs and fiberglass rods are a hard combo to...
08/11/2026

Creeks are cold, full and clear. Fishing has been plenty productive! Boogle Bugs and fiberglass rods are a hard combo to beat.

08/06/2026

Thursday update! August has arrived in fine style! We’re seeing a better than average outlook for late-summer fishing with relatively mild temps and great water conditions coming for the month. The Harpeth is a prime 199 cfs in Bellevue, with excellent clarity today and water temps around 75° this morning. Kingston Springs also at a great 300 cfs flow. Weather outlook doesn’t look to threaten this in a widespread way, but got to your smallmouth spots on the west side pronto. Franklin a bit high at 100cfs with some recent rain south of Nashville, but certainly worth a look as it drops through the weekend. The Caney Fork is lined up for its best late-summer in some time, with water temps between the upper 50s and mid 60s and good flow schedules. The Elk also remain ol’ reliable with 280cfs minimum flow and no generation forecasted. Mark your calendars for a Music City Trout Unlimited meeting here in the shop August 20th at 5:30pm. Ian and Charity Rutter will present on East TN and Smokies fly fishing, something you won’t want to miss. They will also be in the shop with us that afternoon from 1pm-4pm to showcase Ian Rutter’s artwork. If you can’t make it to the TU meeting at 5:30 be sure to swing by earlier in the day to see Ian’s artwork and talk Smokies fishing. We’re excited about a great August weekend lined up, see you here in the shop to get ready for it, and then get out there and get fishing!

Boogle buggin!! Late summer is producing some good popper fish, and the rain has kept rivers full.
08/04/2026

Boogle buggin!! Late summer is producing some good popper fish, and the rain has kept rivers full.

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1004 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
37203

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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