Anthropologists believe that a cave painting in the Czech Republic is the earliest example of a map that we have. The markings seem to represent local mountains, valleys, and rivers. The features on the map pointed to the fields they farmed and the forests they hunted. There was time, care, and investment represented on that …
Read part I of River Apollo here. Only once had Paul encountered a bear on the little creek that ran in front of his property. It was years ago and well upstream from his house. The gentle valley that the stream flows through intensifies ever so slightly; enough that things feel close and tight in …
Today I’m sharing three practical tips for introducing someone to fly fishing. For you, it might be a child, a friend, or a spouse. Simply putting them next to you in the water probably isn’t enough. I walk through three things that are worth thinking about: exploration, opportunity, & access. Whether you’re just getting into …
I got accused of something! Well, maybe not. And if it is, it isn’t particularly accusatory. But it is a disagreement about fly fishing gear. So, I address it. I also talk about how and why I create the podcast that I do. The last topic on the episode has to do with all the …
“Everyone says it, but it is really true for our veterans: trout don’t live in ugly places.” Joe Cresta didn’t hesitate when asked why fly fishing is such an effective avenue for helping veterans. Cresta is the New England Regional Coordinator and Chair of Project Healing Waters‘ Advisory Council. PHW is a country-wide, fly fishing-focused …
Those who have been to the state of Maine, and probably even most who have not, recognize the rich sporting history of The Pine Tree State. Indigenous peoples and settlers fished, hunted, and trapped the diverse ecological landscape. In the 19th century, those outdoor activities were pursued for pleasure along with sustenance. While railroads brought …
For most anglers, fly fishing means being alone together. It is an oxymoron. But it is certainly something that anyone who fishes understands. Fly fishing is all about solitude, but it is a solitude that we often love to share with others. Why does this matter? Because relationships matter. People matter a whole lot more …
On the heels of a long weekend of spending, Giving Tuesday has become a charitable foil to the post-Thanksgiving commercialism. Nonprofits of all stripes capitalize on the awareness that comes along with what has become an internet phenomenon. Initiatives backed with promotions, matching donations, and particular goals seek to bolster funding. Nonprofit organizations within the …
“Last summer I headed out to do something that has been on my bucket list.” Joe Monaghan continued: “I rented a little Sprinter decked out for camping. I was all by myself and I had no agenda whatsoever. I drove east and started fishing; I started fishing all of western Montana. It was great. I …
In early October, 2015, I grabbed up the domain name and social media handles for “Casting Across.” For that month I fumbled my way through website design, font choice, and how the internet really works. I polished up some rough drafts I had kicking around on my hard drive. I began to go through my …
