I do enjoy writing funny fly fishing stuff. To be honest, it is a lot harder than how-to and gear review writing. In large part, this is because people don’t have a good senses of humor. (Good senses of humor are defined, you see, as that which is relatively similar to the sense of humor …
There are a lot of reasons why The Fly Fishing Show is on my calendar every winter. Between learning from accomplished anglers, generating content for Casting Across, and catching up with acquaintances, the time spent in convention centers is always worthwhile. But something else that is always a high priority is checking out the latest …
It might have been last month, it might be today, or it might be next week: eventually you’re going to experience dry, low-water conditions where you live and fish. Today on the podcast, I’m not going to delve into the science (or politics) of the conditions. What I do want to explore is how fish …
If you’re only attending fly fishing film festival screenings, you’re missing out on some top-notch angling media. If you’re only watching Star Wars and Marvel on your Disney+ subscription, you’re also missing out on some top-notch angling media. Because one of the finest short films to document the fisherman is the 1942 picture entitled, How …
How do you talk about fly fishing? Over the years I’ve sold fly fishing gear, taught fly casting, and instructed teens in fly fishing. Recently, I’ve taken a few opportunities to write about fly fishing and talk about it on a podcast. The more I talk about fly fishing, the more I think about how …
We’re living in a pretty sensitive day and age. So please know that I’m using the term “trash fish” in the most respectful and endearing way possible. (But fish can’t read, so I shouldn’t be too concerned about offending any of them.) Chances are, if you fish for some of the less desirable and non-traditional …
I’m convinced that I’ve discovered the best cup of coffee you can have. It is the cup of coffee you have when it is the only cup of coffee you can have. Flavors, origins, and brewing techniques are all second-order variables compared to the situation in which you are drinking the coffee. While some people …
Nothing beats a good copy of a good book. There is a sensory aspect to reading words off a tangible, printed page. Furthermore, that is the way that it has been done for nearly three millennia. But a digital book is not only the next best thing; sometimes it is more convenient. I can say …
If you don’t care about taking care of your stuff for the sake of your stuff, at least take a little bit of energy for the sake of the resources you have and your gear’s performance. Today I share three more gear storage tips that are especially helpful in the middle of the season. An …
We’re all creatures of habit. If, like me, you happen to be a fly fishing creature, you probably possess a certain set of idiosyncratic habits. One of my bad habits involves lacking the self control to break habits. For example: I often talk a big game about exploring new water. It’s fun, I say. It’s …
