Paul Ralph Ehrlich passed away on March 13, 2026 at the age of 93. I am going to be quite critical of his popular work and its impact. But don’t assume the dangerous category confusion that stifles meaningful dialogue. Today critique of an opposing viewpoint is considered hate or violence. I’ll unapologetically state that I …
I love questions. And you should too. Never feel dumb for asking a good question. That said, I’m also happy if I can give you some information on the front end so that you can ask an even better and more applicable question. Since a good chunk of the fly fishing questions I field pertain …
Print media? In this day and age? Of course. If it is worth reading, why not? And Dark Skies Fly Fishing is a magazine that is certainly worth reading. Although the magazine primarily covers the Mid Atlantic region, this publication would be well received by anyone interested in a wide range of fly fishing topics. …
There is a kind of winter greyness that makes you cold just looking at it. Dim slate hillsides covered in pallid, bare trees pointing up at melancholy overcast skies. I want to go fishing. All the gear is right there. But if only the drive had been ten more minutes or there were a few …
With over 1,600 pieces of content at the time of this episode’s recording, navigating the Casting Across website might be a little daunting. But the depth and breadth of what is available is worth clicking through. Today’s podcast is meant to help you in that endeavor. Knowing that there isn’t a perfect overlap of podcast …
Most fly fishing stories include themes like nostalgia, introspection, and the appreciation of the natural world. But how many fishing stories have you read that touch on dark supernatural forces? Not many? Well, then do I have a book for you. John Langan’s The Fisherman is certainly a departure from the usual fare on Casting …
Small stream fly fishing is fly fishing for so many anglers. The primary reason is that trout live in mountain streams, spring creeks, and brushy tributaries. Often the best opportunities for wild fish and solitude, fly fishers will pick these more intimate environs over sprawling rivers and the potential for larger quarry. Plus, productive small …
Like many a dace that have taken a dry fly, only to get hook-set into the streamside vegetation – I bit off more than I could chew last week on the podcast. When I thought about talking predatory fish, I figured I could shoehorn carp into the discussion. They aren’t predators in the same way …
If you grew up reading outdoor magazines, you’re probably familiar with the kinds of articles featured on the last page. They were usually short pieces provided by recurring authors. With an economy of words imposed by the finality of the back cover it would cause laughter, introspection, or both. Steven Sautner’s Every Cast is an …
There is an interesting dichotomy among many fly fishers. When it comes to equipment like fly rods there is an inordinate amount of attention given to having the precise piece of gear required for a particular application. That approach often entails acquiring a few pieces of gear required for a handful of particular situations. At …
