“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 …
There have been 200 episodes, and hundreds more articles, of my opinions and perspectives that you could call into question. And every once in a while, someone does. More often than receiving accusations, I get questions and comments from readers and listeners. On today’s podcast, I interact with three (four, really) that I thought were …
I’m a sucker for good marketing. Before you judge, let me explain what I mean: I appreciate a well thought-out sales pitch. I gravitate towards people who are passionate about what they make and/or sell. I like good more than I like bad. Can you blame me? While hype and reality don’t always line up, …
Due to their respective locations on the calendar, Memorial Day and Labor day are considered as the unofficial beginning and end points of summer. While Memorial Day has deep and somber implications for all Americans, Labor Day is a much more light-hearted affair. I’m not downplaying the impact that workers and tradesmen have had on …
You might prefer to find waters to fish that are far, far away from any and all civilization. But there are countless small towns and rural villages that abut some of the most prominent rivers in this nation. Up on the bank, there is a whole lot going on. Very little of it, for most …
