Merry (early) Christmas from Casting Across! Along with sharing some exciting news for the upcoming year, I return to a holiday tradition that has been a part of the podcast for a handful of seasons. It isn’t exactly my reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, but I think you will appreciate the selection even more …
Try as you might, you can’t fish without knots. And just like a spelling test, you have no excuse to not do well. You can practice them until you fingers go numb. Today I’m running through my favorite knots from fly to backing. There may very well be better knots out there, but these have …
We have a lot to be thankful for. This is a universal truth, but is especially applicable for fly fishers. Today I walk through a handful of things most fly fishers are (or should be) thankful for. But first, I dive into some gifts that are the kind of thing that you could (or should) …
A random errand led to my being face-to-face with a $20 fly rod/reel/line combo. It even came with flies. Around me, people were shopping for car batteries and Barbie dolls. I examined the reel. I assessed the flies. I debated scanning the QR code on the package. It wasn’t for me, but it didn’t look …
In the complicated system required for fly fishing that is man and equipment, your wrist might be the most fickle. For the same reason it is an incredibly flexible and dexterous joint it can lead your cast very, very astray. While the best way to straighten out your casting woes is to practice, today I …
You can spend a lot of money on a boat for your fly fishing endeavors. There’s the cost of the craft itself, then the trailer, then the accessories, then the truck to pull it more efficiently… While I’ve enjoyed the quality drift boats, skiffs, and bass rigs I’ve fished from over the years, the vast …
None of us should be so set in our ways that we’re unable to be pried out of the groove we’ve worn. In fly fishing, in particular, we should not be so entrenched in opinions that we’re dogmatic. It is good to have an opinion. But opinions can change. Today I share 5 opinions that …
Did you know that is a presidential election year?!? Since I think the “rule” to avoid talking about money, religion, and politics is stupid, I talk about politics today on the podcast. But I think you’d agree that it is more philosophical than partisan. And it has to do with fly fishing. I promise. And …
I do miss things from time to time. And on this episode I come clean about missing two important things. You’ve probably survived, but I need to make it right. On another feedback-based episode, I answer questions about the following: Beginner vises Expensive sunglasses Why I don’t have more video content Check out those segments, …
With the passing of a great author, something much more significant is lost than a new title every few years. First and foremost a man is gone. Beyond that, the fly fishing world has lost a voice. Today I reflect a bit on Gierach’s impact on the fly fishing world. From adding popular phrases to …
