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
Fly Fishing with Kids to Make Anglers
If you don't have kids, don't skip this episode. The reason? Kids are people.
So while I'm certainly framing the content in the context of working with youth, the principles will apply to anyone you …
00:24:34 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Fly Fishing Gear Awards
Who doesn't like getting a trophy?
While "best in show" awards draw the ire of people who like to complain (Complainers? In fly fishing?!? Egad...), these lists are great for everyday anglers to see …
00:24:13 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
The Fishing Car
You may be the kind of angler who can pony up $70,000 for a tricked out fly fishing rig. Or you might be a Toyota Camry kind of guy. Both work. But today I'm talking more to the sedan and station wag…
00:22:29 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
5 Ways to Fish in a Busy Life
We're all busy. Some are busier than others, but everyone has their own busy. And one consistent thing is that any kind of busy usually interferes with fly fishing.
Once people find out about my kind…
00:27:38 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Behind *that* Fly Fishing Article
Well, I know that people like finding and catching wild trout... but I was still quite surprised when this article blew up as much as it did.
Casting Across was glowing red hot from all the online tr…
00:26:24 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
One Reel, More Fishing
How should you think about fly reel acquisition? Should you buy the best? Should you buy the least expensive thing that will hold line? Should you skip the headache of such questions and aim towards …
00:24:55 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXIII
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 wh…
00:25:11 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
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[Cast1] Taking a Fly Fishing Trip
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 af…
00:26:47 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
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[Cast1] Preparing for a Fly Fishing Trip
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 …
00:26:58 |
Fri 21 Feb 2025
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[Cast1] Planning a Fly Fishing Trip
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 adjus…
00:28:22 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Real Easy Reel Maintenance
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 fi…
00:26:03 |
Fri 07 Feb 2025
2025 Fly Fishing Show Recap
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 th…
00:24:49 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Fly Fishing on Ice
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00:24:44 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Why You Should Fish the Driftless
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…
00:28:21 |
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Your Next Bass Fly Rod
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 ca…
00:24:42 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
3 Fishing Things You Could Do Better
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 f…
00:21:20 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXII
I love questions about fly rods. And you love questions about fly rods. Guess what two of the three questions on today's Q&A podcast pertain to?
Along with this fan-favorite topic, I discuss downsizi…
00:24:10 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
A Casting Across Christmas
Merry (early) Christmas from Casting Across!
Along with sharing some exciting news for the upcoming year, I return to a holiday tradition that has been a part of the podcast for a handful of seasons.…
00:26:39 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
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[Cast1] Good Knots & Bad Knots
Try as you might, you can't fish without knots. And just like a spelling test, you have no excuse to not do well. You can practice them until you fingers go numb.
Today I'm running through my favorit…
00:25:23 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
3 Ways to Improve Angling Efficiency
No matter if you're a beginner or an expert, there are ways to improve your efficiency on the water. Now if that sounds clinical and not at all cohesive with the artistic flair that accompanies fly f…
00:28:16 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
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