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New Humbling Perspectives

Perspective is incredibly valuable. For example: I have been fly fishing, inside and around the industry, for over 25 years. I know that there is a lot of gear – a lot of gear – but I’m comfortable picking out what I need and discerning what is necessary. But when I try to pick out …

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A Tippet Take: True & False

Recently the good folks at Hatch Magazine published an article entitled “Let’s Stop the Tiny Tippet Nonsense.” Essentially, it argues that 6X and 7X tippet isn’t a necessary or ethical choice for fly fishers pursuing trout. I want to be clear: the intention of the article is good and there are some good, thought-provoking areas …

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5 Fly Fishing Gifts For Any Angler

It isn’t easy to buy surprise gifts for a fly fisher. Sure, you can ask which fly rod he wants. You can simply request a list of the gear she needs. But you probably aren’t going to walk into a fly shop and pick out a reel because it is pretty or a pair of …

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Podcast Ep. 262: The End of Your Fly Line

What’s on the end of your fly line? It isn’t a fish. It is a leader. Which, as you may well have surmised, is essential for getting your fly to a fish. And getting your leader onto your fly line isn’t necessarily a straightforward endeavor. Not all fly line/leader connections are created equally. Today I …

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Moving Fly Fishing Gear

Ah, moving. There are few moments in life that are more stressful and chaotic. Moving is essentially the exact opposite of fly fishing. If and when you do have to move, you are going to take your angling gear with you. Sure, you could just let the movers have their way with your rods and …

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Podcast Ep. 259: The 3 Top Gear Reviews

Casting Across is not a “gear review site.” But it does feature quite a few gear reviews. And, apparently you like them. My gear reviews receive thousands upon thousands of views every year. I usually keep those opinions confined to the specific articles, but because there are a lot of thoughts that surround the gear …

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4 Fall Fly Fishing Gear Essentials

Fall fishing usually means changing your approach to pursuing fish. Hitting different spots and using different flies are   usually required. Switching up your gear is almost as necessary. Personally, I carry more in the fall. Generally speaking, this comes down to the fact that I employ (and switch up) more layered clothing. My terminal gear …

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Fly Heroes Outside the Shops

Last week I rolled out the Casting Across Fly Shop Box. This online resource  is intended to be a growing, dynamic, comprehensive list of all the fly shops in the lower 48. Even after scouring the internet, I’m aware that there are shops that I’ve missed. The call was put out to readers of Casting …

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The Best Fly Fishing Headlamp

A headlamp lives in most of my fly fishing packs. When I’m out for a long time or I’m far from the car, it goes in for emergencies. If I’ll be fishing into the evening, it goes in for safety and out of necessity. I usually have one in the back of the car all …

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