“Everyone says it, but it is really true for our veterans: trout don’t live in ugly places.” Joe Cresta didn’t hesitate when asked why fly fishing is such an effective avenue for helping veterans. Cresta is the New England Regional Coordinator and Chair of Project Healing Waters‘ Advisory Council. PHW is a country-wide, fly fishing-focused …
No – not that kind of record. While you are more than welcome to try to catch the largest fish in a particular line class, I’m talking about record-keeping. What kind of records, you ask? Well, I have four that I discuss on this episode of the podcast. Whether you have a fancy Moleskine journal …
I used to have regular stuff and fishing stuff. There was a hard line of demarcation that was basically drawn by where a certain article of clothing or piece of gear came from. Orvis and Cabela’s stuff was fishing stuff. Eddie Bauer and Target stuff was regular stuff. Then one day I realized that my …
In the fly fishing community, the consensus on wading gear is waders and boots. Find breathable waders that fit and pair them with a good pair of boots that fit too. This way, you not only stay dry: you stay comfortable and can move safely. For the vast majority of anglers across a wide variety …
Dry flies looked about the same 100 years ago. Streamers? Things were a little different. We hadn’t gotten around to articulated flies that use half a bucktail yet. But we still caught fish. And the flies that were being fished worked. Plus, you could cast them on your regular trout rod. All was well in …
The previous post on Casting Across explored a few quick ways to practice casting. Anyone and everyone should feel like it is okay to head out to the yard and work on fly casting. When it comes to form, there is some that is certainly better than others. When it comes to habits, there are …
Practice makes perfect. That is a great sentiment. But when you’re dealing with wind, big flies, and overhanging trees there is no such thing as perfect. However, with enough practice and on-stream experience you can get much, much better. And while river hours are nice because they translate into fish, the fish are a great …
A little can go a long way. When it comes to your fly fishing gear, taking a couple of hours can keep your equipment functioning well and actually improve your time on the water. In this episode, I quickly run through six things that you can do to take care of your gear and get …
“Hey. There are flies on your shirt.” Sometimes it happens in my first meeting of the day. Sometimes it happens as I’m in the checkout line. It even occurs as I walk down the stairs in my own home. Apparently I look like a man who doesn’t know what he’s wearing. At the bare minimum, …
Those who have been to the state of Maine, and probably even most who have not, recognize the rich sporting history of The Pine Tree State. Indigenous peoples and settlers fished, hunted, and trapped the diverse ecological landscape. In the 19th century, those outdoor activities were pursued for pleasure along with sustenance. While railroads brought …
