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Casting Across: A “Top 3” Year in Review

Happy (early) New Year from Casting Across!

First of all: Thank you for reading, listening, and being a part of Casting Across. With everything that 2020 brought, this website, podcast, and community has been a positive constant. Hopefully something I wrote or said helped you get on the water and get through the difficulty of the year.

While I don’t spend a lot of time looking at stats, I do try to take an inventory every once in a while to see what people are reading. Since the end of the calendar year is as good of a benchmark as any, I thought I’d share some “top 3” lists from the past 12 months on Casting Across. I’ve included:

  • Articles published in 2020
  • Articles, overall
  • Podcasts
  • “Clicks”

Check out the lists, including links to all the articles, below:

Top 3 Articles Published in 2020

The Best Small Stream Bass Fly Rods

Fly rods get a lot of attention on the site. In this article I discuss a niche, but popular, style of fly rod.

Wading Means Moving: Redington Benchmark Boots

My new favorite fly fishing boots are the incredibly light and remarkable comfortable Benchmark Boots from Redington. Read to find out why.

Fly Reel Balance: Tale of the Tape

You will not be happy if you pick out a fly reel based on price, performance, or aesthetics alone. Why? It might ruin the way your rod feels.

Top 3 Articles, Overall

The Perfect Small Stream Fly Rod

A perennial favorite. This explains the criteria you should consider when buying that new small stream rod.

Redington Butter Stick: A Real Review

I’ve fished with a number of Butter Stick models, and they’re one of my go-to suggestions when people want to try fiberglass for the first time.

Throwback Gear Review: Orvis T3

This was the first of a series of “throwback reviews.” I’m surprised it has gotten so much attention, but I suppose there aren’t too many online reviews from 20 years ago!

Top 3 Podcasts

5 Things You Need in Your Car for Fishing

5 non-fly fishing things that you need. What are they? Listen to find out.

You Sure You Know Which Fly Rod You Want?

More “how to choose a fly rod” content. People want to know, and I’m happy to talk about it.

Midges: A Big Little Part of Fly Fishing

Don’t be afraid of fishing little flies. The hardest part is threading the hook!

Top 3 “Clicks”

Finest Fly Tying Benches

These are some of the highest quality tying accessories out there. I can’t recommend them enough.

Astral Brewer

These are exceptional shoes. For wear in, around, and away from water they are comfortable and high-performing.

Redington Butter Stick

Again, a great glass rod with an easy flex profile and a reasonable price tag.

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4 comments

  1. Clams says:

    Keep up the good work Matt, the blog is great. It’s obvious that you put a lot of work, time and love into it. Happy holidays!

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