The allure of the road trip is all of the things that you experience on the way to your destination. The best experiences often come off the beaten path, slightly beyond the main attractions that command most people’s attention. Fly fishers should understand this concept as good as anyone. In Storied Waters, David Van Wie …
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Underneath Counts: Whitewater Luswea Jogger
Regardless of budget, most fly fishers do their due diligence when shopping for waders. After all, no one wants to be wet. The right pair of waders at the right price will give you peace of mind as you spend seasons on the water. For some that price reaches well over $500. However, there is …
Podcast Ep. 337: 3 Ways to Gain Nymphing Confidence
Some people only fish dry flies. Others throw streamers exclusively. And then there are those who have gone all in on Euro nymphing. Every one of those approaches will catch fish. More importantly, you can enjoy your time on the water utilizing each method immensely. My only advice? Don’t give up on throwing nymphs with …
VIDEO: A Key into a World of Fly Fishing Treasure
This is, quite simply, the best book of its kind. I have been known to use hyperbole. But this labor of Steve Woit’s is truly the exemplar of titles celebrating fly fishing collections. And that is precisely what Fly Fishing Treasures is: a collection of collections. In their own words, custodians and owners of some …
Post Tenebras Lux
Some of the most popular articles over the nearly ten years of Casting Across have very little to do with fly fishing. Fly fishing is the setting, the segue, or the thespian’s mask. It is there, but it is not the main story. Just as men often need to stare into a campfire to have …
Podcast Ep. 336: Fly Fishing with Kids to Make Anglers
If you don’t have kids, don’t skip this episode. The reason? Kids are people. So while I’m certainly framing the content in the context of working with youth, the principles will apply to anyone you want to make into an angler. Although sometimes just taking a kid fishing is enough to get them into the …
VIDEO: Fly Fishing with… Da Vinci?
No one would fault you for assuming that Fly-Fishing with Leonardo Da Vinci is a historical work of fiction. Because what else could it be? In reality, David Ladensohn combined two of his passions into a surprisingly engaging read. “It was an obvious connection once I saw his drawings, because as an engineer he was …
No Fly Left Behind
The first time I stuck my arm under a submerged boulder was a maneuver of fiscal efficiency. You see, as a teenager every fly mattered. Two dollars here and there added up quickly on a budget of what was essentially zero. Hooking a fly in a tree meant climbing up the trunk and leaning out …
Podcast Ep. 335: Fly Fishing Gear Awards
Who doesn’t like getting a trophy? While “best in show” awards draw the ire of people who like to complain (Complainers? In fly fishing?!? Egad…), these lists are great for everyday anglers to see what is new and notable in angling gear. Today I walk through a half dozen Consumer Choice Awards recipients from The …
VIDEO: Limestone Legends
Admittedly, this is one of my favorite fly fishing books of all time. The reason for this distinction is also why it is a title that I think anyone can (and should) add to his or her library. Limestone Legends is a collection of papers presented at The Fly Fishers’ Club of Harrisburg. This angling …