About Us
About Blaine Townsend
Hi, my name is Blaine Townsend and I am the expert fly fisherman behind this website. I have been fishing in the area around Cocodrie, Louisiana since 1975. I am one of the top fly fishing guides in Louisiana and the Chief Editor at CocodrieFlyFishing.com
Whether you are an expert fisherman or a beginner, I am here to help you master fly fishing. I have a reputation as “The Fly Fishing Guide of Louisiana”
- 40+ years of fly fishing experience, bringing in large Redfish, Black Drum and Sheepshead.
- 28+ years of experience guiding and teaching how to spot the Reds out of the water when sight casting.
- Dubbed "The Fly Fishing Guide of Louisiana" for showing the best techniques for reeling in big fish.
- Featured on premier publications and websites such as Orvis, Hatchmag, Yahoo!
How We Create Content
Fly fishing is both exhilarating and rewarding. It allows you to find and reel in the fish you are looking for. With 40+ years of fly fishing experience, I have started this site to help anglers master the sport of fly fishing.
I write and edit most of the fly fishing tips and reviews on this site myself. Sometimes, I team up with other professional fly fishermen for their expertise. Still, I am responsible for checking and putting together all the content so that everything is accurate and reliable.
All the content on this site comes from anglers who love fly fishing. Our aim is to help you find the best fly fishing gear, tips, and techniques to get the most out of your fly fishing trips.
Why You Can Trust Us
We obsessively research, analyze and fact check every piece of content before we hit publish! Our aim is to have you trust our fly fishing tips, tactics, and gear reviews.
- 100% reader-supported website. No sponsored content.
- Our writers are expert fly fishermen and fly fishing guides.
- Proven fly fishing tips and tactics from professional anglers.
- We don't use influencers or ambassadors for gear reviews.
- All recommendations are vetted using our experience and testing.
