Humility is important when it comes to any kind of instruction. To that end, it is best to remember that none of us came into this world expert in anything good or worthwhile. We had to learn. And we often learned by asking questions. I was fortunate to have a well-stocked angling section in a …
XL as in 40. But, seeing as I nearly doubled the listener feedback I addressed in this episode, I suppose XL works on a couple of levels. One of my favorite kinds of episode to record are these regular opportunities to respond to readers, listeners, and viewers of content on Casting Across. I feel privileged …
This magazine just keeps on growing! If you have yet to check out Dark Skies Fly Fishing, this latest issue is a good place to start. In the April/May edition of the publication, I have two articles; one being a book review. The other is essentially a comprehensive “here are your best options” guide for …
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 …
One of my favorite things to do at fishing expos is to see fly rods I’ve only seen online or heard about on social media. Every once in a while, a company will even reveal a product in development at these events. Better than wiggling them or getting a sales rep’s elevator speech is actually …
I love my lightweight bamboo fly rods. I truly enjoy fishing with my older, wispy fiberglass fly rods. And one of my favorite graphite fly rods is a decidedly slow action 2-weight. This lines up with a common approach to fly fishing small steams. Since the water is small and the fish are small, many …
I enjoy putting together gear reviews. Not only is it interesting for me to think about how a particular piece of equipment works, but my perspective might help someone make a purchase that benefits their time outdoors. And in my humble opinion, there is no item more fun to review than fly rods. Today I …
Each winter, over the course of a few fly fishing expos I endeavor to cast many of the season’s new fly rods. Often times this exercise is about getting an idea of what is new and noteworthy. It is more about research than shopping. However, in the early months of 2025 two rods impressed me …
I own some positively diminutive fly rods for angling in the mountains. And I revel in the plethora of options when it comes to 9-foot 4-, 5-, and 6-weights. But every once in a while the right tool for the job is just a little bit longer. Today I share four reasons why a longer …
With small stream fly fishing getting a lot of attention on Casting Across, it makes complete sense that I get a lot of questions about the kinds of rods used in these applications. Below are five questions that are pertinent to small streams and the rods commonly used to fish them. It is not an …
