Casting Across Fly Fishing

Nov 14 2024 314 ep. 25 mins 144

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The Casting Across Fly Fishing Podcast explores the quarry and the culture of fly fishing. Each episode, I'll discuss some aspect of fly fishing - the people, places, and things that go into the pursuit of fish.

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A Slap on the Wrist

Nov 14 2024 27 mins

In the complicated system required for fly fishing that is man and equipment, your wrist might be the most fickle. For the same reason it is an incredibly flexible and dexterous joint it can lead your cast very, very astray. While the best way to straighten out your casting woes is to practice, today I share a few wrist-related issues that may lead to problems. And problems like re

Easy Fly Fishing Watercraft

Nov 07 2024 28 mins

You can spend a lot of money on a boat for your fly fishing endeavors. There's the cost of the craft itself, then the trailer, then the accessories, then the truck to pull it more efficiently... While I've enjoyed the quality drift boats, skiffs, and bass rigs I've fished from over the years, the vast majority of my time on the water has been in smaller crafts. And I think they sui

5 Fly Fishing Changes of Mind

Oct 31 2024 25 mins

None of us should be so set in our ways that we're unable to be pried out of the groove we've worn. In fly fishing, in particular, we should not be so entrenched in opinions that we're dogmatic. It is good to have an opinion. But opinions can change. Today I share 5 opinions that I've held and changed over my fly fishing years. There are plenty more. But these five hit the highligh

Voting Fly Fishing... & More

Oct 24 2024 24 mins

Did you know that is a presidential election year?!? Since I think the "rule" to avoid talking about money, religion, and politics is stupid, I talk about politics today on the podcast. But I think you'd agree that it is more philosophical than partisan. And it has to do with fly fishing. I promise. And just so you feel like you're getting your money's worth, I also add in a quick

Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXI

Oct 17 2024 25 mins

I do miss things from time to time. And on this episode I come clean about missing two important things. You've probably survived, but I need to make it right. On another feedback-based episode, I answer questions about the following: Beginner vises Expensive sunglasses Why I don't have more video content Check out those segments, along with a really excellent weekly recommenda

John Gierach & Fly Fishing Voices

Oct 10 2024 23 mins

With the passing of a great author, something much more significant is lost than a new title every few years. First and foremost a man is gone. Beyond that, the fly fishing world has lost a voice. Today I reflect a bit on Gierach's impact on the fly fishing world. From adding popular phrases to spurring on countless imitators, he moved generations of anglers in many ways. At the he

In Appalachia

Oct 03 2024 24 mins

This episode is an overflow of this week. On the website I've focused on the region that has been most impacted by Hurricane Helene, and I'm going to continue to do so on the podcast. Even though southern Appalachia is remote and wild, it is incredibly close to so the vast majority of those who live along the eastern seaboard. That happens to be a large number of this country's peo

Cast & Blast

Sep 26 2024 24 mins

Not all of you are hunters. That is fine. But within the first five minutes of the podcast I have some real, practical advice for how anglers who don't hunt have a legitimate opportunity for better fishing if they are aware of the hunting seasons. That, and a piece of advice on how to not get shot. In this week's episode, I discuss the wonderful dilemma of "to hunt or to fish or to

Taking the Best Fish Pics

Sep 19 2024 29 mins

In the realm of Casting Across, visual media serves the written and spoken word. Still, a nice picture helps. Today, I talk through some things that are important to consider as you photograph your fly fishing. From gear to approach to subject matter, I hit on some tips that might make your camera roll or your social media profile a little more interesting. Plus, on the heels of "R

[Cast1] Releasing Fish Well

Sep 12 2024 29 mins

You've managed to get on the water. You've figured out how to get the fly in front of a fish. You've somehow convinced it to bit said fly. You've fought it your your hand or net. Now what? If you're interested in the common practice of catch and release, there are some things that are good to do. (They're even better for the fish.) In this beginner-focused episode, I actually begin