When it comes to conservation and environmental issues, politics matter. But arguing about politics on social media doesn’t do a lot. If those two sentences seem contradictory, keep reading. You could classify me as a cynic. By and large, I see the bipartisan status quo of the USA to be very much like a game. …
Do you have an Amazon gift card burning a hole in your pocket? You don’t need me telling you what to buy. But if you wanted a suggestion, I’d encourage you to pick up a fly fishing book. If you can make a little bit of time, there is always time to read a good …
We rounded the corner at the exact same time. The dense streamside foliage kept the other person obscured until we were only about ten feet apart. Happening upon someone relatively unexpectedly, deep in the woods, wasn’t the startling facet of our interaction. That was this: “So, have you caught anything?” he asked. “Yeah,” I replied, …
Every now and then, 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 are featured on The Last Cast of the Week. Today, I’m sharing items from: Vedavoo – Adding Weight (and Micro Swivels) for Better Fishing Sage – …
A lot has been written regarding native vs. wild vs. stocked trout. For some reason, people (and even state entities) struggle understanding the differences. Being informed and using the proper words is important. More significant than semantics is appreciating and supporting the science behind the terms. The native/wild distinction is an invaluable one to make …
Every now and then, 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 are featured on The Last Cast of the Week. Today, I’m sharing items from: Risen Fly – Facebook Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife – …
Every now and then, 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 are featured on The Last Cast of the Week. Today, I’m sharing items from: Orvis – Photo Essay: The Brown Trout of the Spanish Pyrenees Trident …
“I know protecting them is important,” I said, “but what is fishing for greenbacks like?” “They’re beautiful, special fish that live in amazing places,” he said, smiling. “They aren’t the only cutthroats that need to be protected, but their story is special.” I had a lot of questions for the late Dr. Robert Behnke in …
Picture yourself hooking, fighting, and landing a fish. It could be a trout, a bass, or a bonefish. Regardless of your quarry, put yourself in that moment immediately after it has been unhooked. Things could play out in a few different ways: You could bonk it on the head and eat it later. It might …
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 Flymen Fishing Company, Vedavoo / Water Master, & the most-viewed fly fishing video on …
