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I Can’t Take a Good Fly Fishing Picture

I obviously don’t know how to take a fly fishing photograph. As you can see in the example above, it is clear that I haven’t put in the time, energy, or effort required to do  things the right way. The right way, of course, being what is prominently displayed on social media. Thousands of Insta-lebrities …

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Secret Spots for Fly Fishing (Books)

Sorry for spot burning, folks. I know it is the biggest angling crime of the internet age. It is painful to divulge this secret because it means more crowds and more competition. All of that has a cost associated with it. But this is about the greater good. And that greater good is literacy. Fly …

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Of Banjos & Buggers

I have some valuable fly fishing writing to share with you. But first, let me begin by blowing your mind: THERE IS NO ENTRY FOR THE BANJO MINNOW ON WIKIPEDIA!!! Shock, I know. Anyway, growing up I was a fan of the Banjo Minnow. Not only did I use them (and with great success, I …

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Last Cast of the Week, 4/13/2018

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  Tenkara USA,  Trident Fly Fishing, & RepYourWater/Hank Patterson. If you’d like to be featured …

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Fly Patterns To Combat Fly Fishing Elitism

Although the culture has come a long way, fly fishing maintains the well-earned reputation for being a bit elitist. At times, it can seem as if the country club has nothing on the fly shop. There is gear that must be owned. There  are labels that have to be worn. And, most importantly, there are …

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My Open Letter to 2 Guys and a River

Dear Steve & Dave, I hope that this letter finds you well and enjoying your first days of the new year. Congratulations on some of the milestones that you hit with 2 Guys and a River last year! Publishing The Fly Fisher’s Book of Lists was quite the accomplishment. Your podcasts continue to be accessible, …

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Last Cast of the Week, 12/22/2017

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 Risen Fly Fishing, The Fiberglass Manifesto, & 2 Guys and a River. If you’d …

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Rusty Flybox: Fly Fishing – SAD, Not Funny

As fall turns to winter, and with winter comes the cold, dark days, loneliness creeps in. Not loneliness from people, mind you. You’re going to be surrounded by people. Office parties, community events, family gatherings: you’re going to be sick of people by the time the holidays are over. Loneliness from being apart from fish …

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