There are some books that simply speak to those who love being outdoors. While I usually share fly fishing books, I figured that it wouldn’t hurt to pass along titles that fit the aforementioned category. Steven Rinella’s American Buffalo and Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods are both entertaining and educational reads that have …
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Rusty Flybox: Texas
I am no expert when it comes to Texas. I can count my trips to the Lone Star State on one hand. But I do know that this former republic is a force to be reckoned with. The history, the culture, and the sheer scope of Texas is not something one can grasp with any …
Podcast Ep. 360: Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXVI
Today’s podcast features a question, an accusation (maybe), and a response to a dozen or so comments. All in less than 25 minutes! I discuss “traditional” nymphing tactics and encourage you that you already fish this way. Then, I field a statement made about how we cut the tag end off our knots. Lastly, I …
VIDEO: This Wonderful Book of Trout
Charlie K. Fox’s This Wonderful World of Trout has reached an audience much wider than the tiny spring creeks the author haunted. With an endearing mix of how-to, anecdote, and history, the book has been embraced as a classic of the angler’s library. Fox was numbered among the prominent Pennsylvania fly fishers of the mid-20th …
Holding Aces with Redington’s Top Trout Reel
This year, a reel that received a lot of attention upon release was the Redington Ace. Online and walk-in fly shops had a hard time supplying anglers with the 5/6 model. What made this reel so hot? And how has it held up six months into actual fishing? The short of it is that Redington …
Podcast Ep. 359: [Cast1] Becoming a Reading Fly Fisher
Maybe you’ve noticed that there are a lot of books about fly fishing. You needn’t have consumed the loads of literary content on Casting Across to know that fly fishing and writing go together. Whether it be gripping narratives, applicable techniques, or pertinent stream guides, a book will help you in some way, shape, or …
Videos Off the Bookshelf
For nearly all of 2025 I’ve published a fly fishing book review video on my YouTube page every Wednesday. I’ve enjoyed putting them together, sharing some great titles, and interacting with those who watch. But this week things didn’t come together. And that is okay. Not only is it okay because there is no reason …
The Streamside Nap
There aren’t many articles in fly fishing magazines that lay out the technique required for taking a streamside nap. However, it is an aspect of angling that has been connected to the culture for centuries. Some swear by the practice. Some unintentionally integrate it into every expedition. Some have a particular process; some happen into …
Podcast Ep. 358: A Fly Rod Review How-To
I enjoy putting together gear reviews. Not only is it interesting for me to think about how a particular piece of equipment works, but my perspective might help someone make a purchase that benefits their time outdoors. And in my humble opinion, there is no item more fun to review than fly rods. Today I …
VIDEO: Ms. Orvis’ Life in Flies
The name Orvis is synonymous with American fly fishing. If you are at all interested in the history of the sport, you’ll certainly enjoy learning about the fly tying daughter of the company’s founder: Mary Orvis Marbury. Mary was more than an angler, of course. But her contributions to her father’s fledgling brand and the …