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Podcast Ep. 341: Head to Toe Spring Fly Fishing

Okay, in reality it is presented in more of a “toe to head” fashion. And, please hear me on this, you can wear all the wrong things and still catch more than anyone dressed in all the finest outdoor clothing available. All that said, there is wisdom in wearing the clothes that can keep you …

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What Do You Want in a Book Review?

Book review videos have become a weekly feature of Casting Across. The goal is to share fly fishing books with my audience, exposing you to titles known and unknown; old and new. It has been a lot of fun to put them together and  send them all over the world via YouTube. Today I’m asking …

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Fishing Footsteps, II

His first groggy words of the morning expressed his desire to fish the Letort. He knew what he was getting into. An avid reader, he had been picking random volumes out of my fly fishing library for years. He had seen the pictures of the weeds and read the dour words of those recalling the …

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Podcast Ep. 340: Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXIV

What makes a fly a fly? How much money do you need to spend on a fly rod? What level of risk should you take when going fishing? In one way or another, I address all three of these questions on today’s podcast episode. And while I’m very much interested in all three debates, I’m …

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Fishing Footsteps, I

Of all the angling destinations out there, why drive all the way from New Hampshire to south central Pennsylvania? Maine’s wild and expansive opportunities for fish are closer. So too are those of the Catskills, which had to be crossed to get down into the Mid-Atlantic. And even our home state has ample water of …

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Podcast Ep. 339: Guiding Yourself+

There are a lot of benefits to hiring a guide. They show you new water, put you on fish, and teach you new skills. One of the less exciting facets is the focus they bring to your fishing; less exciting, but incredibly helpful. Today I talk about some of the  aspects of fly fishing that …

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Video: Learning to Take Smallmouth Seriously

The notion of smallmouth bass fishing doesn’t come across as romantic as the picturesque dry fly,  trout angling aesthetic. The warmer water and the casual wet-wading  vibe probably contributes to this. But just as often as fast and loud presentations catch bass, the ticket for a productive day is a finesse approach. In Fly Fishing …

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Boiled Frogs & Fly Fishing

Mike couldn’t help but eavesdrop. The two guys that sat next to him at the bar weren’t quiet. But they were also talking fly fishing. Judging by their attire, they did more than just talk about fly fishing.  He had just come off the river himself, and was celebrating a decent day with a burger …

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Podcast Ep. 338: Don’t Buy That Gear, Buy This Gear

Some of the flashiest fly fishing gear is undoubtedly very, very nice. But it isn’t necessary. If you’re just starting out or you’re operating with a limited budget, there are some pieces of equipment that will vie for your attention. While each person has different parameters and priorities I think that some purchases are better …

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