I am not an expert in swinging flies in the most orthodox sense of the concept. In fact, I’ve never made any kind of presentation to steelhead in the Pacific Northwest or Atlantic salmon. However, I have swung wet flies in ways that might not draw the ire of purists. But none of that is …
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Podcast Ep. 393: 5 Wading Ideas (More or Less)
Perhaps this is a little pedantic, but it is worth saying: You don’t need to wade to fly fish. What do I mean? Well, I think a lot of anglers wade too much. We get in the water where we don’t need to. We move too close to where the fish are. We disturb things …
Podcast Ep. 392: 3 Lies that Get People Into Fly Fishing
Last week I did my darndest to debunk three big lies about fly fishing that keep people away from this wonderful pursuit. Today I’m coming at it from another angle. In this episode, I’m addressing three misconceptions about fly fishing that get people into the sport. Thankfully each of these three items have good news/bad …
Podcast Ep. 391: [Cast1] 3 Lies that Keep People from Fly Fishing
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 …
Podcast Ep. 390: Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXIX
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 …
Podcast Ep. 389: [Cast1] Fly Fishing with Technology
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 …
Podcast Ep. 388: Best in Show 2026
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 …
Podcast Ep. 387: Fly Fishing Elitism is Dead…
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 …
Podcast Ep. 386: [Cast1] Opening Day
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 …
Podcast Ep. 385: 5 Fly Fishing Book Thoughts
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 …