The professional staff at Feather
and Fly have years of knowledge
and comprehensive sporting
experience. We look forward to
helping you enjoy your quality
time outdoors.
Mike Stewart, Owner
and Fly have years of knowledge
and comprehensive sporting
experience. We look forward to
helping you enjoy your quality
time outdoors.
Mike Stewart, Owner
Michelle Wall, Lead Consultant / Fly Fishing Instructor
Known in the Chattanooga area as Feather & Fly's "fly fishing
guru", Michelle Wall is truly one of the finest fly anglers to be
found. She has been fly fishing since she was 6 years old, has
been a fly fishing instructor and guide for many years, is a past
President of Trout Unlimited, an instructor for Women in the
Outdoors of the Wild Turkey Federation, is a member of the
Federation of Fly Fishers, member of Safari Club
International, the NRA, a committee member for Ducks
Unlimited, and is a champion marksman. Michelle and her
husband, Jeff, are avid shooters, anglers, and outdoor
enthusiasts. Michelle has an uncanny way of teaching fly
fishing, really relating to her students and getting the message
delivered in a way that makes sense. Michelle can be
especially proud of her work through Trout Unlimited and the
Tennessee Aquarium to protect and replenish our local native
trout, the Appalachian Brook Trout.
guru", Michelle Wall is truly one of the finest fly anglers to be
found. She has been fly fishing since she was 6 years old, has
been a fly fishing instructor and guide for many years, is a past
President of Trout Unlimited, an instructor for Women in the
Outdoors of the Wild Turkey Federation, is a member of the
Federation of Fly Fishers, member of Safari Club
International, the NRA, a committee member for Ducks
Unlimited, and is a champion marksman. Michelle and her
husband, Jeff, are avid shooters, anglers, and outdoor
enthusiasts. Michelle has an uncanny way of teaching fly
fishing, really relating to her students and getting the message
delivered in a way that makes sense. Michelle can be
especially proud of her work through Trout Unlimited and the
Tennessee Aquarium to protect and replenish our local native
trout, the Appalachian Brook Trout.
Chris Zahnd, Senior Advisor / Instructor / Guide
Chris Zahnd is a legendary sportsman in the Chattanooga area.
His father and mother were both tireless outdoorsmen, and Chris
was dragged along with them as a baby on hunting and fishing
trips. That early love for the outdoors has never left him. Chris
has caught and released more trout than we can imagine. He is
a very effective fly tyer and has developed a pattern we
affectionately call the "Zahnd Secret Weapon." It's perhaps the
best streamer pattern for trout ever developed. Chris also loves
fly rods, and owns more than anyone else on the planet. He is a
passionate bird and duck hunter and is a staunch Winchester 101
man. Chris is a patient and effective teacher of casting, a really
fun and knowledgeable guide, and makes one hellava companion
with which to share an adult beverage. He has great stories from
65 years of real outdoor experiences. Chris and his wife Jane
have resided on top of Lookout Mountain their entire lives, and
raised a wonderful family there. Make sure to meet Chris when
you stop by Chattanooga and get him to share an adventure with
you.
His father and mother were both tireless outdoorsmen, and Chris
was dragged along with them as a baby on hunting and fishing
trips. That early love for the outdoors has never left him. Chris
has caught and released more trout than we can imagine. He is
a very effective fly tyer and has developed a pattern we
affectionately call the "Zahnd Secret Weapon." It's perhaps the
best streamer pattern for trout ever developed. Chris also loves
fly rods, and owns more than anyone else on the planet. He is a
passionate bird and duck hunter and is a staunch Winchester 101
man. Chris is a patient and effective teacher of casting, a really
fun and knowledgeable guide, and makes one hellava companion
with which to share an adult beverage. He has great stories from
65 years of real outdoor experiences. Chris and his wife Jane
have resided on top of Lookout Mountain their entire lives, and
raised a wonderful family there. Make sure to meet Chris when
you stop by Chattanooga and get him to share an adventure with
you.
Austin Kuhlman, Head Guide / Instructor
Austin is Feather & Fly's kamikaze, go anywhere, in any
weather, for any kind of fish, blue grass loving, instructor /
guide / consultant. Austin's passion for fly fishing is way up
there, and he is a superb guide and instructor, both in casting
and fly tying. He has created some unique and highly
effective flies that he allows his customers to try out during
guided trips. Austin brings tremendous stream knowledge
and fishing skills to his guide trips and is the favorite guide
in the region. Austin is on a first name basis with Mother
Nature! His deer hunting is from a place in the past; ground
stalk hunting with a recurve bow. A drift boat, NuCanoe or
wade trip with Austin will definitely get you into the fish.
weather, for any kind of fish, blue grass loving, instructor /
guide / consultant. Austin's passion for fly fishing is way up
there, and he is a superb guide and instructor, both in casting
and fly tying. He has created some unique and highly
effective flies that he allows his customers to try out during
guided trips. Austin brings tremendous stream knowledge
and fishing skills to his guide trips and is the favorite guide
in the region. Austin is on a first name basis with Mother
Nature! His deer hunting is from a place in the past; ground
stalk hunting with a recurve bow. A drift boat, NuCanoe or
wade trip with Austin will definitely get you into the fish.
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In Memoriam :
Oreo
Loved by all who knew her but especially by her family and friends at
Feather and Fly.
Oreo
Loved by all who knew her but especially by her family and friends at
Feather and Fly.
December 25, 2009
Bill Stranahan, Guide / Instructor
Bill grew up fishing the warmer waters in the North Georgia area and
switched over to trout fishing when he was in high school. After that the
small streams in the Blue Ridge area were where he spent the majority
of his time. Bill started fishing on the Hiwassee River in Southeast
Tennessee in 1996. In 2004 Bill started guiding professionally for
Hiwassee Outfitters in Reliance, Tennessee. The Hiwassee River is his
home water, but he is constantly fishing the streams of North Georgia.
switched over to trout fishing when he was in high school. After that the
small streams in the Blue Ridge area were where he spent the majority
of his time. Bill started fishing on the Hiwassee River in Southeast
Tennessee in 1996. In 2004 Bill started guiding professionally for
Hiwassee Outfitters in Reliance, Tennessee. The Hiwassee River is his
home water, but he is constantly fishing the streams of North Georgia.
"Some dogs are just cooler than others"