For a split second, my brain doesn’t comprehend the implications of the sensation. Where there was once tension – a pulsing fish pulling against the line and the current – is now simply slack. It takes a moment to wrap my head around the fact that the fish is gone. Next comes frustration. It might …
The neighbor to one side of you still hasn’t removed all of the fake spiderwebs from her bushes, and the neighbor on the other side is staking illuminated reindeer down in his front yard. Thanksgiving (the superior holiday, mind you) is a turkey and pie speedbump that simply launches our culture headlong over Black Friday …
Earlier this week I posted an article about fishing in National Forests. A good number of people found it interesting enough to read, and I hope that it was also a useful reminder that there are millions of acres of public land that are accessible. Last year, I put together a similar article regarding National …
There is a good chance that if you’re reading this, you enjoy National Parks. These special tracts of land feature some of the most breathtaking and unique natural treasures across the country. Consequently, in 2021, the National Park Service saw nearly 300 million visits. If you’re looking for quiet or solitude, that number and what …
Outside of a rod, reel, line, and flies, there are only a few pieces of gear that deserve the designation essential. Sunglasses certainly fit the bill. If you think that polarized sunglasses are just for spotting fish, I’d like to walk you through a few more significant benefits. Also, I would like to advocate for …
The late luchador, Eddie Guerrero, once said, “If you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.” I’m not sure how one cheats in professional wrestling. However, that sentiment has been echoed among competitors across a number of sports. So it is no shock that the latest, hottest duo to hit the Lake Erie Walleye Trail has been …
For over 20 years I’ve been surprised when I open the mailbox on a random day in October. Why? Because sometime in early autumn the next year’s Trout Unlimited calendar shows up. While hardly an informal holiday, it is a pleasant event to receiving mail that doesn’t make an immediate trip to the recycling bin. …
I am in Maine.* *When this post is released, I will be/will have been in Maine. The Pine Tree State is a spectacular spot for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. That is why my family and I are planning on catching some late-season hiking while camping in and amongst the changing foliage of northern New …
This past week, press releases about The Fly Fishing Show hit every nook and cranny of the angling internet. Dates, locations, and early ticket sales went live for the largest consumer exposition event focused on fly fishing. Over the short history of Casting Across, I’ve written a handful of articles explaining why I recommend that …
If you’ve been even mildly aware of the greater fly fishing culture over the past few decades, you’ve inevitably seen plenty about the greenback cutthroat trout. Oncorhynchus clarkii stomias has been the subject of countless articles, initiatives, and debates at the local and national level. Because we all thought it was extinct. Historically, the greenback …
