Try as you might, you’re not going to fly fish without running into people every now and again. We all like solitude. Getting out into the river often provides that. But if we all like solitude and we all like rivers… well, I think you see the conundrum that we’ve found ourselves wading in. Interactions …
For two weeks, the world comes together to witness the athletic prowess of the best among us. We watch gymnasts contort, fly, and balance with exquisite muscle control. Runners sprint at speeds that defy our expectations of human physiology. And then there are a bunch of random sports that don’t seem particularly athletic, but do …
If you can get your fly to a fish, you’re casting good enough. However, if you want to cast with a little more accuracy, distance, or reduce fatigue after a long day on the water you might want to think about how you can tweak your cast. In this episode I talk about three simple …
Yeti knows exactly what they’re doing. Think about it: What other luxury item has developed a following among common folk wherein they religiously explain their possesion of said item with the refrain of “I know it is really expensive, but…” Say what you will but, they have great marketing. And their marketing team is kept …
For all their distractions and hindrances, smartphones can really improve your outdoor experience. Getting an email from work or a robo-call while on the water is certainly obnoxious. Still, locating a trail, identifying an insect, and photographing the beauty of nature are all great uses for the ubiquitous pocket technology. And everything we do, we …
Getting a fish to bite is a lot harder than fighting it to your hand. Still, there are some things that should be thought about when you’re playing a fish. From the hook set to the release, there are a couple of bad maneuvers that anglers should avoid. Furthermore, there are some things that will …
Where and how do you get your fly fishing content online? That might sound like a loaded question. A dozen anglers might give you thirteen different answers. Just like the last generation had allegiences to authors or magazines, today’s anglers swipe to the same digital providers with devoted thumbs. And there are a lot of …
I’m sure you’ve seen videos of giant New Zealand brown trout blowing up a dry fly. The only fish for a hundred yards is stalked, observed, and chased with tactical precision. When everything goes right, the water explodes with the most furious salmonid intensity, But again, I’m sure you’ve seen videos of this happening. You …
You’ve got questions, I’ve got (my own stabs at) answers. This week, I’ve got three great emails to share on the podcast. Two have to do with gear, one pertains to the small and coincidental world that is fly fishing. As always, I appreciate getting emails, messages through the website, and interaction through social media. …
The trope is that all anglers lie about catching fish. That isn’t fair. Moreover, it isn’t even close to accurate. Anglers lie about not catching fish. We all know the real reason why you’re not catching fish: you couldn’t do it. They’re simple organisms that simply pursue basic biological impulses. How are you supposed to …
