Most Fridays on Casting Across are devoted to other people’s contributions in the fly fishing community. Articles, pictures, social media accounts, videos, podcasts, products, and more will be featured on The Last Cast of the Week.
Today, I’m sharing items from Simms, Fly Rod Chronicles, & Angling Trade / TU.
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One of the premier soft goods manufacturers in the industry, Simms has set itself apart in so many facets of clothing, waders, and packs. And while their premium products often carry premium price tags, they have a significant selection of more modestly priced items. Conviniently published in time for the holiday season, they have offered up a “gifts under $50” site. There are some real good things on there (I like the patch fly box, the mesh reel pouch, the dry bag…). It is a simple click and share option for making sure your “wants” are known.
Along with the sizzle reel from the show that the above link will direct you to, Fly Rod Chronicles with Curtis Fleming has posted three great episodes in the last month. These free, 20-minute videos on YouTube cover some great fishing content: fishing with Jerry West, hitting the salmon fly hatch, and more. Along with these newer shows, there is an extensive back catalog that will make for some great downtime entertainment or fly tying ambiance.
Angling Trade / TU – Eastern Fires & Trout
Wildfires are interesting things. This fall has seen plenty across the country, with a number in the southeast. On one hand they are so very natural. On the other, they are destructive and frightening. While we can never lose sight of the effects of these fires on people, fly fishers are understandably concerned about the consequences for trout. This brief article answers some questions, potentially eases some concerns, and also raises awareness.
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12/2/2016: Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Expo, DoubleHauled, & Cheeky Fishing
11/18/2016: Fly Fisherous, TheStevenLee, & The Fading Angler
11/4/2016: The Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, Project Healing Waters, & Wingo Belts
10/21/2016: Creek, Colorado Springs Gazette, & Pyramid Fly Co.
10/14/2016: Sea-Run Brook Trout Coalition, Fly Fishing Collaborative, & Cyclops
9/30/2016: GrindTV, Leland Fly Fishing, & University of Mary Washington
9/23/2016: Fly Rod & Reel, Moonshine Rod Company, & Pinterest
9/16/2016: World Fly Fishing Championships, Fish Eye Guy Photography, and JOTO
9/9/2016: 2 Guys and a River, The Fly Rod Shop, & Royal Wulff
9/2/2016: The Missoulian, The Fly Shack, and In The Riffle
8/26/2016: The National Park Service, Vedavoo, and Rouse Fly Fishing
8/5/2016: Smith Creek, New York Times, and MidCurrent
7/29/2016: Tacky Fly Fishing, TU Teen Summit, and Trident Fly Fishing
7/22/2016: Rawson & Perrin, Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders, and Trout Life
7/15/2016: Angling Trade, Wilderness Adventure Press, and Now or Neverglades
7/8/2016: The Potomac Conservancy, Field & Stream, and Orvis Company Stores
7/1/2016: Flymen, Orvis, and Casting Across
6/24/2016: Outside, Trout Unlimited, and Risen Fly
6/10/2016: New Fly Fisher, Scadding Court Community Centre, and The Venturing Angler
6/3/2016: Blue Lines, Fiberglass Fly Rods / Fiberglass Manifesto, and The Fly Shack
5/27/2016: DamNation, Trout in the Classroom, and Chris Williams
5/20/2016: Cheeky Fishing, Unaccomplished Angler, and Paflyfish
5/13/2016: Sight Line Provisions, DoubleHauled, and Gink & Gasoline
5/6/2016: Redington, American Museum of Fly Fishing, and Project Healing Waters / Rob Snowhite