About us
Ty's Flies and Fishing Supplies was created by Tyler Cornett out of pure passion for fly fishing. Tyler was introduced to fly fishing at a young age along the banks of Wilsons Creek in North Carolina. He immediately loved it and he dove head first into the sport.
In 2016 Tyler began his college career at Western Carolina University. During his first year he started guiding for River's Edge Outfitters in Cherokee North Carolina. During this time he founded The Fly Fishing Club at Western Carolina University. The club was recognized as a Trout Unlimited 5 Rivers Club and was sponsored by Costa Del Mar and several other companies. Today the club is still going strong and spreading the love of the sport.
Between the guiding, fly fishing club, and schoolwork, Tyler also found time to fish competitively. Tyler was involved in several different fly fishing leagues. These leagues included Troutlegend, The South East Fly Fishing League, Casting For Hope and Team USA Fly Fishing Competitions. Tyler quickly made a name for himself in these leagues and was highly respected. Tyler went on to fish in the 2018 National Fly Fishing Championships in Bend Oregon. Below are some of his finishes and notable competitions from his career.
2017:
5th Place- Rumble in the Rhododendron
10th Place- Team USA Southeast Regional Qualifier
2nd Place- Tallulah River Comp
3rd Place Team- Casting For Hope Annual Competition
12th Place- Team USA Northeast Regional Qualifier
3rd Place- Casting For Hope Cherokee Classic
2nd Place- Casting For Hope Fall Classic
2018:
3rd Place- Gold Cup Championship
1st Place- Due South Classic
1st Place- Casting For Hope Annual Competition
2nd Place Team- Team USA Northeast Regional Qualifier
2018 National Fly Fishing Championship
2nd Place- Helen mini Competition
1st Place- Casting Carolinas Pro Division
3rd Place- Rumble in the Rhododendron
2019:
1st Place Team- Casting For Hope Annual Competition
Nowadays Tyler enjoys fishing for fun and spending time with his soon to be wife Hope Johnston.