In 25 minutes, I only scratch the surface of this historic fly fishing region. Situated in south central Pennsylvania, the Cumberland Valley boasts some remarkable spring creeks. Who doesn’t like big fish in small, beautiful water? While the rivers aren’t what they once were, they are still worth seeking out. Moreover, a great opportunity for …
Carrying only a handful of flies can make you a more efficient angler. Especially when fishing small streams (like high-gradient mountain creeks), the less you carry can really make a difference. Wearing an overburdened vest into the back country just isn’t necessary. Furthermore, you’d be much better served to bring along water or food – …
This Memorial Day I’m bringing back an old feature that used to appear on Casting Across. For a few years, Fridays on Casting Across meant the “Last Cast of the Week” post. I’d feature three articles, videos, or social media accounts that I consider worth a click and a few minutes. As I got busier, …
“What we have here… is a failure to communicate.” As connected as technology has allowed us to become, it seems like we’re farther apart than ever. We’re closer in many ways, but disconnection runs rampant. In something as fun, as good, as pure as fly fishing there is no reason for communication to become hostile …
Cast: Wife: patient, supportive, loving, long-suffering Children: 7, 4, 2, 5 months – prone to mischief and getting filthy, very cute Husband: sometime fly fishing writer, even less-time fly fisher Scene: Picturesque New England beach. Afternoon. Springtime. Bluebird skies. Low tide. Striped bass present. A family outing, with picnic dinner packed. Fly fishing gear stowed …
What are the three pieces of fly fishing gear that you may not always have with you, but might need? And, what are three things that you can probably do without? Minimalism sounds great on paper. When it comes to execution, it is not that easy. What if I need it? There is always a chance …
Folklore and “grandpa always said” make up a great deal of how and why fly fishers approach the water. But do we really need to be quiet, camouflaged, and flat on the ground in order to catch fish? In this episode of the podcast, I look at four things to consider when you’re approaching the …
Look at that fly. Isn’t it something? Want to know what its deal is? Okay. First: I tied it. Second: I designed it. Third: I haven’t fished it. I’m sure it would catch fish. If it could. But it can’t. Because there’s no hook point. So, what’s the point? There is a very valid point …
Being the mom of a fly fisher can be a thankless job. Why? Under “normal” circumstances, being a mom is often thankless. So much is done and so much goes unseen. Especially in the pre-teen and teenage years, there can be a lot of heartache and anxiety and frustration. That is best-case scenario. Add to …
Fly fishing books have been an important part of the sport for hundreds of years, taking different forms and meeting various needs. Even in an age when so much information is available at the tap of a smart phone, tangible media is incredibly valuable. Whether it be a novel assisting in winter escapism or a …
