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On today's episode of the Trout Wrangler Podcast, I sit down with Perry McDougald, owner of Sound Side Outfitters, to talk about fly fishing, guiding, and building one of the fastest-growing fly shops on North Carolina's Crystal Coast.
Perry shares how he first got into fly fishing, from learning the basics with his father to falling in love with trout fishing while attending Appalachian State University. After spending several years guiding and managing a fly shop in Colorado, he returned home to North Carolina where he traded mountain streams for shallow-water redfish and eventually opened Sound Side Outfitters in Swansboro.
We dive into the story behind the shop, what inspired Perry to create a place focused on growing the local fly-fishing community, and how Sound Side Outfitters has become much more than just a retail store. From fly tying nights and educational events to guided trips and community gatherings, Perry shares his vision of making the shop a hub for anglers of every experience level.
We also talk about the incredible opportunities the Crystal Coast offers for fly anglers, targeting species like red drum, false albacore, speckled trout, and more. Perry explains what makes this fishery unique and why eastern North Carolina has become one of the premier saltwater fly-fishing destinations on the East Coast.
We wrap things up with five songs for the Trout Tunes Spotify playlist, plus final thanks and plugs.
If you're passionate about saltwater fly fishing, local fly shops, redfish, and building community through the outdoors, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
