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
Trip Report - VA Double
Part of this year's Father's Day gift was "a day to go fishing." (Note: this is a great gift to give someone.)
Now, I get to fish a lot. But this gifted day was special because it was to be used whi…
00:27:59 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Why You Should Fish Rocky Mtn. NP
Rocky Mountain National Park provides plenty of fantastic fly fishing opportunities.
Rocky Mountain is one of the most visited national parks in the country on an annual basis. It boasts numerous vi…
00:26:43 |
Fri 18 Jun 2021
Fly Local
Who doesn't love a good fly fishing trip? Whether it be exotic locations on the other side of the globe or premier destinations across the country, most anglers long for exciting water in which to fi…
00:27:23 |
Fri 11 Jun 2021
Sunglasses: Don't Fish Without Them
Aside from my rod, line, reel, and flies, there is no more important piece of fishing gear than sunglasses.
Yes, they keep the sun out of your eyes. But a good pair of sunglasses will help you catch…
00:27:42 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
Fly Fishing Gifts
Giving gifts to a fly fisher isn't always the easiest thing to do. Admittedly, we're a pretty particular bunch.
I mean, we have preferences on which kind of nippers we use to cut millimeters of tipp…
00:27:53 |
Fri 28 May 2021
Fishing in the Margin
Why keep a fly rod in the back of your car at all times?
If you can tolerate it rolling around, you'll set yourself up for some good to great fly fishing at a moment's notice. And if you haven't fis…
00:27:34 |
Fri 21 May 2021
Guide Communication
Maybe your idea of hiring a fly fishing guide simply entails fish.
While I don't think anyone would object to catching fish, there are a few other things that separate the good guides from the not-…
00:28:49 |
Fri 14 May 2021
Fly Fishing Accusations, XIII
In this week's episode, I answer questions about rods, reels, and leaders.
But they're some awfully specific questions. That being said, I'm confident that you - the fly fisher - will appreciate and…
00:27:09 |
Fri 07 May 2021
Fly Fishing (with Kids)
I've written a lot about fly fishing with kids over the years. However, this is my first podcast on the topic.
In just under 20 minutes, I go over three ideas that will probably be helpful as you fi…
00:28:43 |
Fri 30 Apr 2021
Buying Rods, Bug Spray, & Bag Choice
This week's episode is a hodge-podge of topics in and around fly fishing.
I talk about choosing between two rod weights, which bug sprays you shouldn't use while fly fishing, and how we should think…
00:26:16 |
Fri 23 Apr 2021
3 Tips for Mousing
Fly fishing for trout with a mouse fly is a really exciting way to revisit your favorite water. It also may very well yield some of the biggest fish... fish you didn't even know swam in your well-kno…
00:25:45 |
Fri 16 Apr 2021
A Wider World of Fishing Gear
We have the convenience of buying not just rods & reels, but socks & undies, from fly fishing companies. For some that is a great option. For many, that might not be the best fit (size, preference, a…
00:26:39 |
Fri 09 Apr 2021
Another Introduction
If you've been fly fishing for any length of time, there is a good chance that major life events are bracketed by rivers and trout.
I can certainly say that. And in this episode of the podcast, I d…
00:26:47 |
Fri 02 Apr 2021
4 Things for Starting the Season
Even if you have been getting out on the water over the winter, now would be an opportune time to take inventory of some of what you have and what you're doing. On this episode of the podcast, I disc…
00:25:53 |
Fri 26 Mar 2021
When to Kill a Fish
Most people in the world think that fishing results in harvesting. And, across a wide spectrum of concerns, non-catch-and-release anglers are the allies of fly fishers. We’re largely fighting for the…
00:27:19 |
Fri 19 Mar 2021
Streamers Don't Need Weight
In a day and age where big, heavy, articulated streamers get a lot of publicity, it is important to remember that there are similar flies that accomplish slightly different tasks. There are a number…
00:27:20 |
Fri 12 Mar 2021
5 or 6? The Weight Debate
A fly fishing debate as old as the rivers themselves: Which weight should you fish if you want the quintessential trout fly rod? First of all, there is no right answer. That doesn't stop me from tryi…
00:27:02 |
Fri 05 Mar 2021
Fly Fishing Accusations, XII
One of the biggest drawbacks to the last year has been the significant reduction in organic conversation. Sure, there are still opportunities to get together. It just isn't as easy. However, I've had…
00:26:26 |
Fri 26 Feb 2021
3 More Things I Wish I Knew - Fly Tying
Truth be told, there are plenty of reasons why beginner fly tyers get frustrated, stall out, or give up. I have done all of those in the past 20 years. However, I really made some efforts to get thi…
00:27:05 |
Fri 19 Feb 2021
One Box to Rule Them All
I know. You like your flies. But really, how many do you actually use?
While it isn't for every angler (or every situation), cutting down the flies you carry on the water can actually streamline you…
00:27:47 |
Fri 12 Feb 2021
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