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I'm not talking about how you can throw buzz baits and frogs with your 5-weight. But I'm also drawing a distinction between dry flies and another way to chase trout. Think about fishing with mouse patterns, and you'll understand where I'm going
You need a fly rod to fly fish. Whether it is one hundred or one thousand dollars, you'd do well to have a good idea of which fly rod is best for you and your fishing.The absolute best way to do this? Go to a fly shop and cast.Before you take
Yes. I know it is a long title. But I like the way it sounds.Today I'm in the midst of planning a fly fishing excursion of my own. So I figured I would share some of the most practical advise I have amassed over the years related to lodging.I
Trout don't live in ugly places is a cute little phrase. But it is not true.I have caught trout in some ug-ly places. Busted concrete abutments, shopping carts, and the growl of engine braking are not what you think when you daydream of fly fi
Guides do a lot more than put fish on the end of your line. In fact, putting fish on the end of your line is one of those things they can't do. So when they ask questions, give ideas, or encourage the trip to go in a different direction, their
...and a few of them are pretty inexpensive, too.For one reason or another, you might find yourself fly fishing in the kind of weather that isn't found on catalog covers. But there is also a very good chance that such outings yield experiences
I was blessed to get a week and a half of vacation in one of my favorite places in this world: Virginia's Blue Ridge.Along with general rest and a lot of family time, I was able to get out and do a little bit of fishing. In this week's episode
This installation of "fly fishing accusations" is all about dogmatic opinions.Included are convictions regarding:wading boot solesangling literaturethe exclusivity claims of ChristianityDoes that last one sound like it might not fit in
The initial Cast1 podcast series is wrapping up this week. The response to the first batch of episodes has been great, and I promise that there will be more podcasts along these lines in the future.Today's episode presents you with some next s
Is fly fishing just you, a rod, and a fish?In one sense, it is. But in a much broader, more realistic way of thinking about things it certainly is not. There are a lot more people doing what you do, and being a part of that culture is not only
Yes: you can fly fish for panfish and bass.Before the seasoned and refined fly fisher scoffs at this question, it is important to realize that this is actually a very common query among new anglers.In an incredibly cursory manner in today's s
If you fly fish for trout, you can fish 12 months out of the year.There are a handful of very important caveats to that statement, but it is true nonetheless. Exceptions aside, it is key to understanding some of the reasons why fishing changes
You've got a fly rod. You've wrangled a few dozen flies into a box. You've even managed to get a hot tip on where some trout might be found....now what?Having all the gear and all the intel won't amount to anything unless you can cast your fl
Water, water everywhere... but is it water worth fly fishing?Today we're asking the question: "Where can I find fish?" The answer has two parts:First, how do you find fishable water?Second, where do you look once you've found a river worth
"How do you put a fly on that thick line?""Can I just wear my hiking boots over my waders?"These are perfectly honest questions that I've been asked by new fly fishers. Multiple times.Today I talk through some of the other essential fly fish
The fly rod. It is a beautiful, functional, and essential part of fly fishing. But if you're new to the pursuit, the hundreds of options (split into different weights, lengths, actions, and even materials - mind you) can be a lot to take in. Ad
The Cast1 series of the Casting Across Fly Fishing Podcast is all about exploring the fundamentals of fly fishing. In each episode, there will be plenty for newcomers and seasoned anglers alike.Today we're answering these important questions:
Oh I've got some good emails this week. All thanks to you. I mean, it wouldn't be nearly as entertaining if I read emails I sent to myself outloud, would it?This time around I talk about spacing out your fly rod purchases, finding an all-aroun
I mean that in the absolutely most positive way possible. Heck, I had to dumb down my fly tying when I started (and restarted) so that I didn't get so frustrated that I threw my vice through the wall.So, apologies out of the way, what do I mea
What better for a final podcast episode of the year than a curated retrospective on 2023?While I touch on other subject matter, this is what I get rolling with on this final episode of December. You might be surprised what the most shared epis
While this episode is being released in late December, it isn't a holiday episode by any means.However, I'm reviving something from a few years ago that was a part of the podcast around this time of year. The public domain is a treasure trove
Watercraft and fly fishing go together. But which watercraft are best suited for the job? And, consequently, your hard-earned money?Today I dip my paddle into the wide, deep river of watercraft that one can employ in his pursuit of fish. There
Giving and getting gifts are both good. But in an arena like fly fishing, things usually need to be just so. This makes shopping for fly fishers hard at Christmases, birthdays, graduations, Father's days... year-round.But there are a few thing
There are a lot of misconceptions about fly fishing out there. Some of them are repeated enough with such careless disregard for the truth that I'm comfortable in calling them lies.Today, I address three of them. Two have to do with technique
It is Thanksgiving. And I am thankful.Today's episode is all about what I'm thankful for. It is about fly fishing. And it is personal.But as is the case with a lot of what I put out on Casting Across, I hope my personal musings about fly fish
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