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Better Gear or Fly Fishing “Flattery”

“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” – Oscar Wilde “Sorry, we’re not allowed to read newspapers. They angry up the blood!” – Grandpa Simpson I find myself darkening the doors of social media less and less. These days the drinks aren’t worth the barrage of scum and villainy. …

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Wading in the Valley of the Shadow

How can you retreat without running away? As a pastor, this is a question that I regularly think about; for those who come to me for counsel and for myself. What do I mean, and how does fly fishing fit in? First, it is important to define retreat. There are times when it is very important …

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Excel at Keeping Fly Fishing Records

I like the orderliness and comprehensiveness of spreadsheets. I use them for work. I use them for home. I use them for fly fishing. Yes. I use spreadsheets for fly fishing. How? I keep track of some pieces of data that I think will be beneficial. Things that aren’t apparent on the surface or necessarily …

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Podcast Ep. 239: Wade Safe & Stay Alive

This week I was doing some research on how safe fly fishing is compared to other outdoor activities. Good news: it is safe. Bad news: it puts you in a position where you’ll be facing 2 of the 3 most common causes of death outside. Take a listen to the podcast to figure out what …

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Fly Fishing Might Kill You*

If you Google something to the effect of “dying in a national park,” you’ll get quite a few nifty infographics. Each one will show you that bears are not going to be the way you meet an untimely end if you do end up shuffling off this mortal coil while recreating on NPS property. Bears, …

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3 Reasons to Pass on Glass

The resurgence of fiberglass fly rods in the last decade has led to a new generation appreciating the benefits of the material. Often, casting is slower, requiring a more deliberate stroke. Delicate presentations can be made on glassy water  to selective fish. And, when hooked, decent-sized fish can put a good bend in a fiberglass …

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You Need Water to Fish

You need water to go fly fishing. Obvious, right? While this is appropriate for  fish to habituate to your particular river, pond, or coast, it also has a very real application for you. Sling packs have bottle holsters and drift boats have footprints for coolers because anglers need to stay hydrated. For every hundred articles …

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Podcast Ep. 182: Why You Aren’t Catching More Fish

We’ve all had this experience: You’re fishing in a stream that is loaded with trout. You’ve caught fish there. Others are catching fish there. But today, you’re not getting any action. There are some very specific reasons why this might be the case. I’ve found that the issues aren’t so much about my casting, my …

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Staring Skyward

What would drive a man to stare heavenward in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? It isn’t a bird. It isn’t a plane. It is a mistake. But let me back up for a minute. Sight casting for large fish on the flats does something to a guy. Not only are you fishing to the …

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Is Fly Fishing Too Expensive?

We have all heard it before. Fly fishing is too expensive. Well, let me tell you something: Maybe it is. But there are plenty of other popular activities that cost as much, if not more, money. How do I know?  I’ve been looking to upgrade my duck hunting gear. By that I mean I’ve been …

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