Well, I know that people like finding and catching wild trout… but I was still quite surprised when this article blew up as much as it did. Casting Across was glowing red hot from all the online traffic a post generated this week. I’m not sure what I did right (or wrong), and I don’t …
There are plenty of all-inclusive fly fishing adventures that only require you to pay and show up. Such experiences are probably quite exquisite… and quite expensive. But even if you are able to afford such fineries, you’ll get more out of your fly fishing trip if you take a few things with you. Today I’ll …
So you’ve made plans to go fly fishing. Not just a few hours at the local pond; not just the better part of a day at the river. You’re going on a fly fishing trip. How do you prepare? Do you buy any and every fly that might be hatching? Do you do your best …
Adventure can be had simply by heading into the wild or booking a stay at the first deluxe lodge that pops up on Google. But there is a better way. And many anglers I’ve talked to wish they had adjusted their fishing vacation plans slightly early on in their time chasing trout. Today’s podcast is …
At a recent presentation I gave on backcountry fly fishing, I was discussing the benefits of maps. I talked about tracing the topography to determine gradient. I shared how certain features indicated where the smallest of tributaries or springs might be located. I spoke on how the usefulness of maps was in that they were …
It has been a long time since I’ve covered a destination. And the dead of winter is as good as it gets when it comes to talking about travel. On one hand, it is fun to daydream about trout when it is frigid outside. It is also a great time to start putting plans together …
While fly fishing might be my favorite way to enjoy the outdoors, it is hardly the only way I spend time in nature. Camping, hunting, and paddling are all fun on their own; but I also find ways to mix fishing into each of them. My favorite combo has to be fly fishing and trail …
I’m not being dramatic. Nor am I being flippant. You can truly get yourself in some serious moral peril while fly fishing. Waist deep in moving water miles away from other people? Yes, it is fun. But yes, it is not without risks. Today I cover four areas of danger worth thinking about as you …
It was a surprise encounter. Each of us traveled roughly 350 miles, meeting on an inconspicuous gravel bank outside an unincorporated rural town. I was looking for trout. It was looking for love. The last thing I expected to catch on a size 16 crippled sulphur emerger on the East Branch of the Delaware River …
Allow me to modify a common saying among preachers. Every angler has three fishing trips: the one he plans, the one he goes on, and the one he wished he would have had. Not super smooth, but you get the gist. On a recent four day fishing trip, I thought about the preparations and plans …
