Next up in our Ambassador Introduction series is southern filmmaker and angler extraordinaire, Travis Duff. Travis is the face behind Aura Studios where he documents his adventures targeting species ranging from salt to freshwater alike.

If you stopped by our booth at The Fly Fishing Show – Atlanta, you likely met Travis as he joined us for the weekend which we couldn’t be more grateful for! He has a few videos coming down the pipe that he is very excited for so make sure to give him a follow and tag along!

Get To Know TroutRoutes Ambassador, Travis Duff (Aura Studios)!

Q: Describe your fly fishing journey up to the present. How did you start fly fishing? Where is your favorite place to fish?

A: So I started fly fishing at the ripe ol age of 10 years old. My dad put a 9’5 wt in my hand when we would spend our summers at the lake. Slowly but surely I learned the ins and outs of catching bluegill and bass around the docks. This in turn resulted in an obsession with the sport that has now taken me to 3 countries, and 17 different states where I have fished. Picking a favorite place to fish is virtually impossible for me. Lets go with the top 2 which are tied at the top of the list… Southwest Montana, and The Florida Everglades. Hows that for polar opposites?

Q: What is your favorite fly pattern (either to fish or to tie yourself)?

A: Ooooo good question! I guess it depends on where I am, and what im chasing. I love getting really small and technical for wild trout. Super small Zebra Midges, WD-40s, Midge Soup. I also love chucking streamers in the Glades for laid up Tarpon and Snook! If i could have 2 flies with me at all times though, it would be a Pats Rubber Legs, and Prince.

Q: What TroutRoutes feature do you find yourself using the most?

A: TroutRoutes has so many wonderful features, but I personally find that the parcel map. It is super helpful in the mountains while chasing wild fish. You may think you’re on public land but in reality you’re on private property. The failsafe of having this feature easily in the App provides that extra layer of confidence.

Q: What’s the most important thing you take away from the water at the end of a fishing trip?

A: Generally I take away a back ache at the end of the day on the water, but ultimately I think we all take away a sense of gratitude. It doesn’t get much better than spending a day outside in nature getting lost in the solitude and quiet. We’re pretty damn lucky to be able to do so.