You’ve probably heard them yourself. There are some myths about fly fishing and fly fishing culture that keep people away from either giving it a try or sticking with it after a little bit of frustration. I’m here to tell you that three of the most common reasons people steer away from fly fishing are …
Today’s feedback is pretty interesting. The second segment is about tying flies and and approaching trout in a way that will yield many more fish. But the first and the third? Those are all about the fly fishing community. But that whose conversation is a major part of Casting Across: the quarry and the culture …
This is not a podcast about using AI to find fish. Nor is this a podcast about building a social media presence. I like to think of these four fundamental pieces of advice as the 21st century version of what was commonly practiced by anglers only a few generations ago. With the overwhelming quantity of …
Whether I’m in the market for new gear or not, I like to keep my finger on the pulse of what is new and noteworthy in fly fishing. For a few years The Fly Fishing Show has held the Consumers Choice Awards. While not exhaustive, it does feature that which is often new and that …
Long live fly fishing elitism. In a different sort of podcast episode, today I talk about why the stereotype of the old, stuffy, tweed-jacketed fly fishing elitist isn’t really valid anymore. In his place a new figure has emerged to stand as arbiter of what is “authentic” fly fishing. And while I’m always interested in …
Opening Day. For generations, this was a high holiday among anglers. With the success of resource management programs and special regulations, year-round fishing is available for most of us. Still, there are some reasons to circle a particular date on the calendar. In this Cast1 episode, I walk through some of the reasons why opening …
Recently I hit the “50” mark on my fly fishing book review series on YouTube. I’ve filmed myself doing “show and tell” with over 60 books, and it has been a lot of fun. Today on the podcast, I talk about some thoughts (five, to be precise) I have on reading fly fishing books. There …
I love questions. And you should too. Never feel dumb for asking a good question. That said, I’m also happy if I can give you some information on the front end so that you can ask an even better and more applicable question. Since a good chunk of the fly fishing questions I field pertain …
With over 1,600 pieces of content at the time of this episode’s recording, navigating the Casting Across website might be a little daunting. But the depth and breadth of what is available is worth clicking through. Today’s podcast is meant to help you in that endeavor. Knowing that there isn’t a perfect overlap of podcast …
Like many a dace that have taken a dry fly, only to get hook-set into the streamside vegetation – I bit off more than I could chew last week on the podcast. When I thought about talking predatory fish, I figured I could shoehorn carp into the discussion. They aren’t predators in the same way …
