How should you think about fly reel acquisition? Should you buy the best? Should you buy the least expensive thing that will hold line? Should you skip the headache of such questions and aim towards the center? While I don’t begrudge anyone who wants a premium, machined reel or the angler who is content with …
Texas is a big place. And contrary to many stereotypes non-Texans may have from watching westerns, there is a lot of water across the state. If there is water, there are likely fish. And if there are fish, you can cast a fly to them. Even in some of the biggest cites in the country. …
Virtually all fly fishing situations can be approached with basic gear. A medium fast, 8’6″, 5-weight loaded with weight forward line will give you what you need to catch trout. But modifying one of those components to better match your skill or your circumstances can make a real difference. For example, a higher quality line …
Every once in a while I do get a legitimate accusation. Recently I was called out for platforming high-end, pretentious fly fishing equipment. While I don’t want to eliminate your anticipation for what this might have looked like, I do think it is important to mention that a quick email exchange brought swift resolution. Still, …
With everything available online to the fly angler today, what is the value in picking up a big, static, book? Well, there is a lot. Today I share where books fit into the greater landscape of fly fishing learning. And one of the primary criteria for a book to achieve prominent status is the credentials …
Casting Across went the online equivalent of belly up on Sunday morning. I came home from church to a handful of emails alerting me to the fact that my website was on the bank, drying in the sun and gasping. And sitting in front of a keyboard and screen completely detached from any physical switches …
There are plenty of all-inclusive fly fishing adventures that only require you to pay and show up. Such experiences are probably quite exquisite… and quite expensive. But even if you are able to afford such fineries, you’ll get more out of your fly fishing trip if you take a few things with you. Today I’ll …
From 1986’s Trout Bum to 2003’s All the Time in the World, John Gierach made a profound impact on fly fishing literature. His excellent writing captured the attention of those just getting into fly fishing and seasoned anglers alike. Due to that level of popularity, you can probably read every one of his major works …
Recently I commented that the fly fishing industry is squarely within the “build a better mousetrap” stage of technological advancements. There are very few new things that are entering the long rod, thick line, tiny fly space. That is all fine and good. But it does breed some skepticism from consumers who are being presented …
So you’ve made plans to go fly fishing. Not just a few hours at the local pond; not just the better part of a day at the river. You’re going on a fly fishing trip. How do you prepare? Do you buy any and every fly that might be hatching? Do you do your best …
