Why would I read it if… I could watch the movie? The information is 20 years old? I could get the same information from YouTube? There are dozens, if not hundreds, of other books like it? These questions are legitimate. But if you’ve ever read a good book, you know how the written word has …
Anyone can catch a bluegill. But catching big, dinner plate-sized, rod bending bluegill? That takes a lot of luck, or better yet, a good amount of skill. On today’s episode I walk through three things that will help you find, hook, and catch the biggest sunfish, pumpkinseed, and warmouth in the pond. There are some …
The year was 2000. I stood in the bright sterility of the over-irradiated mall sunglass store, trying on pair after pair of shades. I had just seen Mission Impossible 2. Growing out my hair like Tom Cruise would take time. But purchasing some sleek, streamlined sunglasses like he wore in the action flick was something …
I wasn’t looking to read a book. My goal was to use books to gather information. But despite my best efforts I was turning page after page, laughing, and getting a lot more than fishing tips. All thanks to John Gierach. As a child I was a vociferous reader. Books assigned in school were merely …
We’ve got four topics to cover this time on the audience Q&A podcast. And the Qs are good! Hopefully the As are as well. This week I’m talking about the hook barb debate, fly suggestions, John Gierach, and what to do with the silica packets that you get with a new pair of shoes. I’m …
“What is the little white stuff on it’s back?” “It is supposed to imitate a wing case or something.” “It looks like it has a starched collar. Are the fish going to go for that?” The fly shop owner peered over his newspaper at the two young men picking through the fly bins. The less-than-entomological …
Every week I get some interesting emails because of Casting Across. Most of the time, they’re quick observations or pertinent questions from website readers and podcast listeners. I think it is great. And I do my best to respond quickly and thoughtfully. In fact, I actively encourage feedback. Leading up to podcasts episodes that end …
If something is said enough times for enough time, it just becomes assumed. But that shouldn’t be the case. On today’s podcast episode, I break down my opinion on three fly fishing lies. Notice, I said my opinion. You might think that the angling mistruths I’m addressing are fine and good. I’m willing to admit …
What is the most essential part of your fishing rod? That is a bit of a trick question. The answer is really all of it. Hook-keeper aside, there aren’t really nonessential components on a fishing rod. Of course you need a handle. Obviously you can’t fish without a reel seat. Each guide, including the tip …
It might have been on my fourth trip to the island duck blind when I said it out loud. “I think we need a bigger boat.” The small kayak worked great earlier in the season. Then, I wasn’t bundled up and I wasn’t carrying as much gear. I was also by myself. In December, ferrying …
