I write and I talk. That is what Casting Across is. I don’t dive into data, calculate SEO strategies, or find ways to push my content. I write. And I talk. Perhaps that is short-sighted and limits my exposure. Perhaps not. Either way, it is what it is.

But once a year I do purposefully look at some statistics that I think are interesting. I click around and figure out the content that you read the most over the past 12 months. What do I find, year in and year out? You like small stream fly rods. And who can blame you? It is one of my favorite things to write and talk about, too.

There are also some other interesting things that the audience of Casting Across has enjoyed over the last year. Below I’m sharing a handful of links from a number of categories. Whether you’re just finding the site for the first time or you’ve been around adding to those visits and views for nine years, there is sure to be something you’ll enjoy.

Most Read Posts From the Last Year

Why I Catch So Many Fish – I don’t share anything revolutionary. But these are five things worth thinking about.

Why Fly Fishing Means Something – This might be one of the best articles I’ve written. It is certainly one of the most important.

The Culture of the Fly Fishing Industry – It is easy to complain about “the industry.” It is also easy to see the good stuff if you look.

Most Read Posts Overall in the Last Year

Small Stream Fly Rods – The most popular post on the site. A breakdown of the important principles for picking the best short, light fly rod.

Throwback Gear Review: Orvis Battenkill Large Arbor – Orvis’ first foray into what is now industry standard was, and still is, a great little reel.

Throwback Gear Review: Sage VPS – Graphite III was a fly fisher favorite. In this rod it became affordable.

Most Listened to Podcasts in the Last Year