If you’ve been fly fishing for over a decade, you’ve probably accumulated more than a couple gadgets and tools. They all work. Some work better than others. A few fit you and your fishing so well that they go with you everywhere you go fishing. Today I share three pieces of gear that I’ve come …
Angling ethics are subjective. Yes, there are laws on the books. But those statutes are applied based upon a consensus. At times, appeals to empirical data might even enter the picture. All of that to say, fishing regulations aren’t natural law. But common sense does factor in when making moral judgments. For example: I’ve walked …
Whether I’m in the market for new gear or not, I like to keep my finger on the pulse of what is new and noteworthy in fly fishing. For a few years The Fly Fishing Show has held the Consumers Choice Awards. While not exhaustive, it does feature that which is often new and that …
Stories of the hunt have been told as long as we’ve been eating meat. Whether it be woolly mammoth or rainbow trout, everyone loves a good story. Because they’re on the water so much, guides usually have a pretty robust back catalog of tales to tell. In Reelly and Reel Salty, Ryan Johnston compiles more …
Recently I released a podcast episode in which I comment on the new breed of fly fishing elitists. Spoiler alert: they don’t wear tweed or try to dazzle you with Latin terms. If you give it a listen (which you can do from here or anywhere you listen to podcasts), hopefully it doesn’t come across …
Long live fly fishing elitism. In a different sort of podcast episode, today I talk about why the stereotype of the old, stuffy, tweed-jacketed fly fishing elitist isn’t really valid anymore. In his place a new figure has emerged to stand as arbiter of what is “authentic” fly fishing. And while I’m always interested in …
I am well aware that a lot of people have strong feelings about giant corporations. And it is not lost on me that among readers, Amazon gets mixed reviews. While I advocate for patronizing local bookstores and fly shops that carry books, hopping online and getting two day delivery not only meets a lot of …
This magazine just keeps on growing! If you have yet to check out Dark Skies Fly Fishing, this latest issue is a good place to start. In the April/May edition of the publication, I have two articles; one being a book review. The other is essentially a comprehensive “here are your best options” guide for …
Opening Day. For generations, this was a high holiday among anglers. With the success of resource management programs and special regulations, year-round fishing is available for most of us. Still, there are some reasons to circle a particular date on the calendar. In this Cast1 episode, I walk through some of the reasons why opening …
Anthologies of fly fishing writing are not uncommon. With enough time, the public domain presents a vast array of content to choose from. Consequently, there is a variety of quality on bookshelves. One example of a great collection of fly fishing writing, however, comes in the form of Tight Lines: Ten Years of the Yale …
