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
- 357
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Filling a Winter Fishing Pack
In the winter, fly fishing changes. The same water and the same fish require different tactics. Some of these approaches necessitate a few alterations to what you pack. Chances are it is gear that yo…
00:27:22 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Casting Mechanics & Practice
There are very few things that an angler can control while fly fishing. You can't force a fish to be in a spot. You can't demand that a fish eat your fly. And, of course, you are totally unable to di…
00:28:41 |
Fri 05 Nov 2021
Anniversary & Industry
Today I talk briefly about the genesis of Casting Across. Then, I share a few thoughts regarding the fly fishing industry. Hopefully, it is an encouragement or a new perspective for you.
I've said i…
00:26:36 |
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Final Stage Fly Fishing
Inevitably, you've heard about the "four stages of the angler."
I don't know who first came up with this timeline, but I do think it holds true. That being said, I don't necessarily agree that it is…
00:27:33 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Head to Toe Fall Fly Fishing
I don't use the term magic much. But there is something magical about fly fishing in the fall.
All of it is much more enjoyable when you're comfortable. In this episode I talk through my thought pr…
00:26:59 |
Fri 15 Oct 2021
Fish Fight, part 2
A social media post got me thinking about how we fight fish. It is all about getting into and maintaining the right angles. This helps you and it helps the fish. Today I talk about two concepts for s…
00:28:08 |
Fri 08 Oct 2021
Fly Fishing Accusations, XV
In this episode, I admit that I made a mistake.
Seriously: For years I've failed to do one of the things that I emphasize in my writing and speaking. I've neglected to define a term. A listener/read…
00:27:34 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
Special Guests Q&A
"There's no such thing as a bad question."
Not true.
But you're not going to hear any bad questions on this week's podcast. Today I get grilled by two of of the most avid listeners of Casting Acros…
00:26:36 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Fly Fishing, Come Fall
Whether you are mourning summer or waiting for the water to freeze over, you have got to admit that fly fishing really shines in September, October, and November. Depending on where you live in the c…
00:28:15 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
Late Summer Fly Fishing Whatnot
The natural flow of the seasons means there is a hinge between the 8th and 9th months in the calendar.
This week I discuss where I've been fishing and what I've been using. I also talk about my rece…
00:27:46 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Reaching for a 3-Weight
I know. I talk about light fly rods a lot on Casting Across.
In all seriousness, in today's podcast I talk about the versatility of a shorter and/or lighter fly rod. They're not just gimmicks. They'…
00:28:16 |
Fri 03 Sep 2021
Camp Close to the Fish
There are two schools of thought when it comes to sleeping on a fishing trip. Some people want comfort; some people want quick. But the benefits of quick are cost, effort, and proximity to the river.…
00:27:45 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
Mid-Season Maintenance
Most fly fishers do a decent enough job of looking over, cleaning, and organizing their gear before the season starts. But if you have been fishing at all there are a few things that you should take …
00:28:26 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Be An Amateur Angling Historian
Latest and greatest had to start somewhere. Often, that place had a lot going for it too.
Having a preliminary knowledge of the history of fly fishing might pay off in really good fishing. More ofte…
00:27:02 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
Head to Toe Summer Fly Fishing
There is something special about wet wading in the warmest months of the year. It is a pretty unencumbered and carefree way to cast flies to fish.
In this episode, I talk about everything that you'l…
00:27:23 |
Fri 06 Aug 2021
Fly Casting Tips, part 1
If you can get your fly to a fish, you're casting good enough.
However, if you want to cast with a little more accuracy, distance, or reduce fatigue after a long day on the water you might want to t…
00:28:43 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
Fish Fight, part 1
Getting a fish to bite is a lot harder than fighting it to your hand.
Still, there are some things that should be thought about when you're playing a fish. From the hook set to the release, there ar…
00:28:12 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
Fly Fishing Accusations, XIV
You've got questions, I've got (my own stabs at) answers.
This week, I've got three great emails to share on the podcast. Two have to do with gear, one pertains to the small and coincidental world t…
00:27:52 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
Not too Hot for Trout
Is fishing for trout off limits in July and August? Are bass and carp the only fair game in the heat of summer? (As if these fish don’t have temperature thresholds…)
As is the case in most circumsta…
00:26:26 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
Warm Water, Small Stream Fly Rods
Whether it be due to location or preference, some anglers routinely pursue species like bass. Additionally, the waters they frequent aren’t the typical wide smallmouth rivers or vast largemouth lakes…
00:27:49 |
Fri 02 Jul 2021
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