“That fish is happy.” I looked over at Doug with the kind of puzzled expression that one would make if the definition of a recently heard word was elusive. But I knew what fish were. And I knew what happy was. I just couldn’t wrap my mind around how these two terms had any relation …
Tag: People
Podcast Ep. 183: Phones & Fishing
I know a few people who have flip phones. They’re the bamboo rod enthusiasts of the tech world… or something like that. For the rest of us, the futuristic computer/camera in our pocket goes with us wherever we go. That often includes the rivers and woods which we enjoy. There are plenty of pros and …
Letters to the Fly Fishing Editor
Every week I get some interesting emails because of Casting Across. Most of the time, they’re quick observations or pertinent questions from website readers and podcast listeners. I think it is great. And I do my best to respond quickly and thoughtfully. In fact, I actively encourage feedback. Leading up to podcasts episodes that end …
Headwaters: Stories Following Rivers & Life
“Headwaters.” Dylan Tomine said the name of his book. I asked him why he chose that title. He repeated headwaters out loud not because he was thinking of an answer, but because the title and the word have meaning. “Headwaters to me is all about tracing the beginning of something. The book is not so …
Podcast Ep. 175: Antique or Old? Fish It!
Do you have a crusty, old, fly rod sitting up in the attic? Or how about in Grandma’s attic? Assuming that you have a decent relationship with said grandma, maybe you should take it out for a spin this season. There is a lot of fun and functional angling value in acquiring and using antique …
Cast Hope: Fly Fishing Commitment
Across the country, there are dozens of programs that cater to exposing kids to the outdoors. All of them want kids to have a good time fishing, paddling, or camping. Those programs that want to add a little bit more desire to pass on an ethos along with an activity. There are a select few …
Fly Fishing Level 1,000
On Friday, I’ll post for the 1,000th time on Casting Across. I’ve written about the quarry and culture of fly fishing three times a week, for 333 weeks, over the course of nearly six and a half years. There are plenty of gear reviews, outdoor stories, and articles on technique in the back catalog. There …
Podcast Ep. 171: CoronaCast, Week 100
Don’t worry, I’m not talking masks or vaccination or anything like that. It just so happens that 100 episodes ago, I recorded “CoronaCast, Week 1.” I am talking about how the last two years have impacted my fishing. And, chances are, the last two years have impacted your fishing. Although there have been plenty of …
Fish For Change: Connecting Students on the Flats
“Connection, education, conservation, and exploration.” That is the quick explanation given by Fish For Change’s Operations Director, Heather Harkavy, when asked what the program is all about. But there is a lot more to this fly fishing initiative created for high school and college students. “Basically, we’re all about introducing young anglers to others around …
Fly Fishing Shows, in 2022?
“After taking a year off, and with COVID still out there, how are the fishing shows going to be this year?” I’ve heard this question plenty of times over the past few months. I’ve asked it myself. But now I can answer with a little bit of authority after spending the day at the initial …