The last article I published on other fly fishing podcasts was back in 2020. There was a time when these posts were some of the most popular content on the website. But that was during the COVID times. It was prior to the hordes of AI lists that you’ll find today. It was before …
It is a common youthful trope. Seeing your teacher outside of the school’s walls is a disorienting experience. Usually these awkward encounters occur at the grocery store or a restaurant. Especially as a teenager, one is well aware that human adults need to purchase and consume food. But a momentary zag in the usual zigging …
I usually go for a few long runs every summer. In fact, my preparation and planning for these feats of endurance generally exceeds that of my fly fishing. This summer, I can say for certain, I’ve spent more time, energy, and effort so that I can dial in for a specific run. And that run …
We caught enough for my family to eat their fill of fish tacos. The tender crappie filets are complemented by a spicy sour cream, pickled onions, and cilantro. There were enough pieces left over to freeze for some chowder, too. But you can’t cook fish chowder in seasons where your windows are closed. You want …
I can’t recall for certain how many pairs of $5.99 sunglasses I owned in the first years of my fishing life. But I am confident that it was far, far less than would total the price of the fancy pairs I wear these days. And, I think it bears mentioning, these cheap sunglasses were name …
I do talk about fly fishing gear a lot on Casting Across. But there is something that will trump equipment nine out of ten times: skill. Within reason, your proficiency with equipment will overcome not having that rod, fly, or gadget that is designed specifically for a particular task. This is a good thing. Because …
At first blush, it is a bit sacrilegious. Nestled in between spoons and spinners in a brightly colored blister pack, it can’t be a fly. And it has propellers for goodness’ sake. Propellers! Rubber legs we can deal with. Gummy-bodied saltwater patterns produce fish. Mop flies have grown on us. But propellers? Are we not …
Humility is important when it comes to any kind of instruction. To that end, it is best to remember that none of us came into this world expert in anything good or worthwhile. We had to learn. And we often learned by asking questions. I was fortunate to have a well-stocked angling section in a …
The most recent episode of the podcast was number 400. And while I acknowledge that putting it together has taken a commitment on my part, your buy-in and support has been the most impressive facet of this whole enterprise. So, what is the state of things at this modest milestone? This is what I wrote …
I always refer to Casting Across as a website. Yes, that is a little ambiguous. But that’s not wrong. And I acknowledge that there are other labels that could be used to describe it. Perhaps other terms would be better. But there is one I have never employed. Blog. First, it is not a pleasant …
