Driving home from his meeting, he noticed a car parked next to the river. The pull off was next to a trail, which wound through the woods and down into the river valley. Where it intersected the water, it presented the traveler with two choices: upstream to the dam or downstream to the wide, glassy …
The real title of this episode is much, much longer. But you’ll have to listen to hear what it is. That said, today is all about making some small changes to preparing, casting, and presenting your fly that will pay off significantly. I don’t often promise that my advise will immediately lead to more fish… …
As is holiday tradition, I’m keeping things brief this New Year’s Day. Using the magic of social media algorithms, I was provided with these nine images from this past year. Although I shared three big lessons I learned in 2024 earlier this week, I figured I could offer up nine pieces of encouragement as well. …
Over the life of Casting Across, I’ve posted various retrospectives at the end of the year. We’re naturally creatures that invest a lot of meaning in taking down an old calendar and putting up a new one. (Side note: What is with the tiny format this year, TU?) This year’s focus is on what I’ve …
I love questions about fly rods. And you love questions about fly rods. Guess what two of the three questions on today’s Q&A podcast pertain to? Along with this fan-favorite topic, I discuss downsizing. Yes, there is a time and place to get rid of things. Even fly fishing things. In just under 25 minutes, …
I’m so very thankful to be putting this brief holiday post together from my new office in my New Hampshire home. We’re going to have a white Christmas this year, and I am enjoying the last flakes falling on a Christmas Eve morning snow. And although I still have some preparations for this evening’s service …
In January 2025, I’m scheduled for three presentations at The Fly Fishing Show. While I truly enjoy writing and recording podcasts, my favorite method of communication involves a live group of interested and invested people. I’m excited to be able to talk about some of the topics that I’m passionate about in Marlborough, MA and …
Merry (early) Christmas from Casting Across! Along with sharing some exciting news for the upcoming year, I return to a holiday tradition that has been a part of the podcast for a handful of seasons. It isn’t exactly my reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, but I think you will appreciate the selection even more …
Cutting down the family tree. Caroling around the neighborhood. Candlelight Christmas Eve service. …and culling the chewed up flies from the wool patch on your vest? While fly fishing and Christmas might not inherently go hand-in-hand, that doesn’t mean you can’t integrate two amazing things. And if two amazing things come together for your good, …
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be presenting twice at this year’s Marlborough stop of The Fly Fishing Show. Since the beginning of Casting Across I’ve encouraged my audience to make annual plans to attend outdoor expos. And since the beginning I’ve done my best to address the complaint that these shows are just opportunities …
