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
X Marks the Trout
Reading maps is a lost art. Creating maps might be all about precise science, but interpreting maps is much more nuanced.
Even if you don't think about maps, most fly fishers rely on maps in some way…
00:25:01 |
Fri 13 Dec 2019
The FIRST Interviews of the Podcast
Casting Across isn't an interview- or discussion-based podcast. There are plenty of those out there, and I encourage you to listen and subscribe. There are some great ones.
But as this is the one-ye…
00:22:46 |
Fri 06 Dec 2019
A Lot of Fly Fishing Thank Yous
What are you thankful for? We ask that question a lot, especially towards the end of November. This is also a natural time to ask what in fly fishing you are thankful for. The heart of the season is …
00:20:17 |
Fri 29 Nov 2019
Head to Toe Winter Fly Fishing
Even when it is frigid outside, the fish have to eat.
Which means you can go out and catch them. The only problem is that going out entails being out. Thanks to modern technology and a little common…
00:24:56 |
Fri 22 Nov 2019
3 Fly Fishing Things I'm Glad I Knew Then
Your first months and years of fly fishing will probably produce some of your most treasured moments. You won't have all of the knowledge, experience, or gear, but every cast will yield something ne…
00:22:33 |
Fri 15 Nov 2019
3 Areas of Angling Confidence
Fly fishing is 90% mental, the other half is physical... or something like that.
Truly, having the right mindset when approaching the stream and presenting your fly matters. You have got to be reason…
00:24:05 |
Fri 08 Nov 2019
You Make Fly Fishing What It Is
This week marks 4 years of Casting Across; 4 years' worth of articles about the people, places, and things that go into the pursuit of fish.
Even though the fly fishing community includes an incredib…
00:23:58 |
Fri 01 Nov 2019
Golden Fly Fishing Accusations
50 episodes! But really, the milestone for a weekly podcast is 52...
This week I respond to four listeners/readers. I discuss the quality of my podcast, keeping your eyeballs safe, a few pieces of…
00:22:48 |
Fri 25 Oct 2019
Steelhead Primer
I'm surprised at how many devoted fly fishers haven't tried catching Great Lakes steelhead. Big fish, manageable rivers, and easy access seem like a perfect combination.
Sure, this isn't the Pacific …
00:24:22 |
Fri 18 Oct 2019
Beauty & Chaos in Fly Boxes
By the time Fall rolls around, most fly fishers' fly boxes are looking pretty rough.
Truth be told, many new anglers also have chaotic and bizarre collections of fly patterns.
Although it might no…
00:24:19 |
Fri 11 Oct 2019
3 Fly Fishing Things I Wish I Knew Then
Contrary to popular Hollywood tropes, you can't go back in time.
However, others can learn from your mistakes. And hindsight can also help you make better decisions going forward.
All of that is tr…
00:23:06 |
Fri 04 Oct 2019
European Trout-cation
I could hear it. It was coming closer. And there I was: alone in the woods, halfway across the world, holding only a fly rod.
It wasn't even that great of a rod.
10 years ago I went to Italy. There…
00:23:29 |
Fri 27 Sep 2019
Never Confess Your Sins to a Trout
What would you say if you were told that you owed every fish you caught an apology? How about that you actually needed to find a fish and atone for your angling?
Recently a school held a service wher…
00:24:13 |
Fri 20 Sep 2019
Reels: Not a Real Big Deal
Rod, reel, line.
I say no! It shall be rod, line, reel.
For most fly fishing scenarios, your reel is the least significant part of your terminal tackle equation. Of course there are some real, legi…
00:22:31 |
Fri 13 Sep 2019
You Are Not a Trout Bum
I don’t want to feel like you’re being attacked.
I am sure that you are really, really into fly fishing. If you were to tell me everything you know, share your angling expense report, and rattle off…
00:19:48 |
Fri 06 Sep 2019
Scared of Fishing in the Rain?
For some reason, the myth exists that fishing isn't any good in the rain. Maybe we should keep that fallacy going, because getting out on the river in the rain is a great way to get to spots and fish…
00:23:06 |
Fri 30 Aug 2019
Cast Better to Fish Better
Want to know how to make a better presentation with your fly?
Want to know how to catch more fish?
Want to know how to have more fun fly fishing?
Learning to be able to cast a fly rod better is pa…
00:25:44 |
Fri 23 Aug 2019
Fly Fishing Accusations IV
40 episodes in, and I have a lot of questions, comments, and other feedback to interact with.
This podcast I answer a question about fishing while backpacking, sing the praises of old fly rods, and…
00:23:08 |
Fri 16 Aug 2019
Beyond Dry/Dropper: Creative 2 Fly Rigs
If you're not fishing a dry/dropper, you're missing out on an excellent way to maximize your fish-catching potential.
But there are other "dropper" rigs that work really well in a variety of scenar…
00:23:35 |
Fri 09 Aug 2019
What Makes the Good Fly Shops Good?
Even today, brick and mortar fly shops are an integral part of fly fishing culture. Beyond supplying rods, reels, flies, and tying materials, they offer angling insight and legitimate community.
Alt…
00:23:01 |
Fri 02 Aug 2019
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