Casting Across Fly Fishing

Mar 06 2025 330 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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Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXIII

Mar 06 2025 25 mins

Every once in a while I do get a legitimate accusation. Recently I was called out for platforming high-end, pretentious fly fishing equipment. While I don't want to eliminate your anticipation for what this might have looked like, I do think it is important to mention that a quick email exchange brought swift resolution. Still, you should listen to this week's episode to hear what

[Cast1] Taking a Fly Fishing Trip

Feb 27 2025 26 mins

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 talk about those things. Some are physical items that are worth packing. O

[Cast1] Preparing for a Fly Fishing Trip

Feb 20 2025 26 mins

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 to not think about it so that the time doesn't drag on and the doldrums of normal life become painful compared to the coming an

[Cast1] Planning a Fly Fishing Trip

Feb 13 2025 28 mins

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 another installment in the Cast1 series. Although it is directed more towards new fly

Real Easy Reel Maintenance

Feb 06 2025 26 mins

One of the most amazing things about fly fishing is that the vast majority of our gear works great 100% of the time without paying any attention to it. One of the most frustrating things about fly fishing is when your gear suffers a catastrophic failure while you're on the water. I'm not saying that routine maintenance will avert all disaster. But it doesn't increase the odds; it c

2025 Fly Fishing Show Recap

Jan 30 2025 24 mins

As both a presenter and a participant, I spent the better part of two weekends at The Fly Fishing Show this January. On today's episode, I give a recap of my experiences and highlight a few things that stood out to me from the Show. I do talk about a few products that are brand new for this season; including two great fly rods. Also, I share a few reflections from my presentations

Fly Fishing on Ice

Jan 23 2025 24 mins

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Why You Should Fish the Driftless

Jan 16 2025 28 mins

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 to make a few trips. But in the case of this week's area of focus, you could actually head there and fish dries

Your Next Bass Fly Rod

Jan 09 2025 24 mins

The 6-weight rod that you already own will work. It will work really well. You'll be able to catch smallies and have a blast doing it. But there are some drawbacks to a lighter rod. If you want to cast all the bass flies, if you want to cast for distance, or if you want to cast some versatile lines, you're going to need a bigger rod. If you have found yourself hitting this wall on

3 Fishing Things You Could Do Better

Jan 02 2025 21 mins

The real title of this episode is much, much longer. But you'll have to listen to hear what it is. That said, today is all about making some small changes to preparing, casting, and presenting your fly that will pay off significantly. I don't often promise that my advise will immediately lead to more fish... but refining these tactics will absolutely lead to more fish. We all have