Casting Across Fly Fishing
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 356
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
5 Ways to Get that Fly Deep
Not all fly fishing presentations can be bushy dry flies over trout that will range five feet to rise with abandon. Because of the ridiculous quantity of foodstuffs in most rivers, fish are looking f…
00:28:49 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Dig the Long Rod
I own some positively diminutive fly rods for angling in the mountains. And I revel in the plethora of options when it comes to 9-foot 4-, 5-, and 6-weights. But every once in a while the right tool …
00:25:10 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
More... On Fly Fishing With Less
I like questions. When I get the same question a handful of times in quick succession, that topic gets shifted to the top of the subject matter pile.
Recently, a number of fine fly fishing folk have…
00:27:19 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
American Museum of Fly Fishing, Summer '25
Some hot weather and a spur of the moment decision turned into an excellent 24 hours of father-and-sons fly fishing time.
In this episode, I talk about the great time that my boys and I had in Manch…
00:25:29 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
2 Quick Words on Casting Better
If there is one truism in fly fishing, it is this: Everyone can work on their casting accuracy and distance. In fact, the more I develop as a fly caster the more I see room for improvement in these …
00:27:48 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXV
This week I have two - yes, two - bona fide accusations.
Now, I assume they were made with the best intentions. Still, I do appreciate the opportunity to interact with a little pushback. One has to…
00:26:33 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Father & Son
Just because you put a fly rod in a baby's hands doesn't mean he'll grow up to be a fly fisher. But in the case of my eldest son, it is working thirteen years in.
Recently he asked to go on a fishin…
00:26:04 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
AI & Fly Fishing
It is ridiculous that I even need to write it, but please know that content on Casting Across comes from a regular, old human being. I have nothing against robots... in fact I want them all to know I…
00:23:20 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Trout, Beavers, Bass, & Chicken
In what is effectively a trip report from my most recent jaunt down to Virginia, I cover all the topics in the episode's title and more.
I don't assume that you have a vested interest in what I do i…
00:26:54 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Don't Fear the Spinner
Times have changed... I think. It doesn't seem like there is the same kind of animosity from fly fishers directed towards folks tossing worms and lures. While there are some real potential problems w…
00:26:09 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
The Best Wet Wading Gear
One of the simple joys of fishing in the summer is walking into a creek in shoes and shorts. It doesn't give you any kind of angling advantage, but it is awfully satisfying.
And while the simplicity…
00:25:56 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Mountain Trout Ponds
Trout are trout, right? Especially if two brookies or cutthroat are swimming only a few hundred yards from each other, they're going to behave, eat, and look the same. Right?
Maybe. But if you're ta…
00:26:28 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Panfish Fly Gear, Part II
You can catch so many panfish with the flies in your trout fly box. So many. In fact, give me a well stocked trout fly box over a typical panfish fly assortment any day.
But... having some of those …
00:27:15 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Panfish Fly Gear, Part I
You absolutely can (and should) fish for panfish with whatever gear you own. Fish for trout, stripers, and peacock bass with whatever gear you already own, for that matter.
Of course, you'll have a…
00:26:29 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Retrieve the Fly... Slower
This episode drifted. And while I'd like to say that is a clever fly fishing pun, it wouldn't be super appropriate because this week we're talking about retrieving flies.
The original outline was ab…
00:25:51 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Head to Toe Spring Fly Fishing
Okay, in reality it is presented in more of a "toe to head" fashion.
And, please hear me on this, you can wear all the wrong things and still catch more than anyone dressed in all the finest outdoor…
00:26:20 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXIV
What makes a fly a fly?
How much money do you need to spend on a fly rod?
What level of risk should you take when going fishing?
In one way or another, I address all three of these questions on to…
00:24:50 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Guiding Yourself+
There are a lot of benefits to hiring a guide. They show you new water, put you on fish, and teach you new skills. One of the less exciting facets is the focus they bring to your fishing; less exciti…
00:27:31 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Don't Buy That Gear, Buy This Gear
Some of the flashiest fly fishing gear is undoubtedly very, very nice. But it isn't necessary.
If you're just starting out or you're operating with a limited budget, there are some pieces of equipme…
00:27:24 |
Fri 02 May 2025
3 Ways to Gain Nymphing Confidence
Some people only fish dry flies. Others throw streamers exclusively. And then there are those who have gone all in on Euro nymphing.
Every one of those approaches will catch fish. More importantly, y…
00:28:14 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
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