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
Fly Shop Stories, II
Ideally, we'd all be thoughtful and intentional fly shop patrons out of our own wisdom. Sometimes, we need tales of woe to correct us.
And sometimes, we like to be entertained by the ridiculous going…
00:27:33 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
Your Favorite Fly Fishing Stuff of `22
Well, really it is your favorite fly fishing stuff on Casting Across in 2022. But I did want to talk about the articles and podcasts that got the most attention over this past year. I think that both…
00:27:12 |
Fri 30 Dec 2022
Scratching the Euro Nymphing Surface
I am not an Euro Nymphing guru, and this is by no means a comprehensive treatment of the technique/gear/universe.
So it is with trepidation that I wade into what is only meant to be a quick, initiato…
00:28:16 |
Fri 23 Dec 2022
How to Start Tying Flies
STOP! If you're a veteran fly tyer or if you've decided that fly tying just isn't your thing, this podcast is still for you.
There are a lot of "bad first steps" for people who are interested in taki…
00:27:02 |
Fri 16 Dec 2022
4 Winter Confidence Flies
Today I talk through four flies that work for me in the winter. Notice I said for me. That doesn't mean that they won't work for you. In fact, I think that they will work for you. But I have a lot of…
00:27:34 |
Fri 09 Dec 2022
Tailwaters, part I
Tailwaters are a big part of fly fishing. So big, in fact, that this episode organically became a two-parter.
Today I talk about what a tailwater is, where you can find them, and why they are so impo…
00:27:08 |
Fri 02 Dec 2022
Thanksgiving & Fly Fishing
Happy Thanksgiving from Casting Across!
This episode was recorded around noon on Thanksgiving. Consequently, I talk about turkey and what I am thankful for.
We all have a lot to be thankful for. Rega…
00:24:13 |
Fri 25 Nov 2022
Fly Fishing Accusations, XXI
This week on the podcast I interact with some questions that are the most common interactions I receive month after month, year after year.
Fly line for small streams and fly fishing books are two th…
00:27:03 |
Fri 18 Nov 2022
Tributary Time
Even though the footprint of the Great Lakes' tributary system is relatively small, its' opportunities are significant and easily accessible by most people in the US.
Whether you're chasing steelhead…
00:27:00 |
Fri 11 Nov 2022
7 Year Fi(t)sh
Casting Across is a lot more than written and spoken words.
For 7 years, Casting Across has been the vehicle for my interaction with the people, places, and things that go into the pursuit of fish. T…
00:26:36 |
Fri 04 Nov 2022
Minimalism? How About Maximalism
We've all seen that guy: he's got the entire Orvis catalog hanging from his vest.
...okay, I've been that guy. Maybe you have too.
In a lot of ways, fly fishing and other outdoor pursuits have shifte…
00:28:10 |
Fri 28 Oct 2022
Tiger Tiger, Hybrid Trout
They've been around for at least 75 years, but Tiger Trout have experienced a surge in popularity over the past decade.
But what is a tiger trout?
In this episode, I briefly talk about what makes a t…
00:27:38 |
Fri 21 Oct 2022
3 Fishing Things You Don't Need
I like fly fishing gear. I really like it. But I'm also not unreasonable.
There are only a few things that you absolutely need to go out, catch fish, and have fun. If you're using ads or catalogs to …
00:28:10 |
Fri 14 Oct 2022
Why You Should Fish National Parks
You've got land: fish it!
Make plans to visit a National Park. While there may be other, more premier fly fishing spots in the vicinity, parks provide something unique and special.
Our National Park …
00:28:21 |
Fri 07 Oct 2022
Finding Trout Just Hanging On
There are so many trout out there. Why care about one particular population of trout?
One of the most interesting aspects of conservation work is the cataloging, investigation, and protection of indi…
00:26:30 |
Fri 30 Sep 2022
Concentric Circles of Conservation
Everyone says that conservation matters. But how can you show that you mean it?
You don't need to dynamite a dam in the PNW or be the lawyer that puts Pebble Mine down for good. You can just be a guy…
00:27:33 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
Fly Fishing Accusations, XX
There have been 200 episodes, and hundreds more articles, of my opinions and perspectives that you could call into question.
And every once in a while, someone does.
More often than receiving accusat…
00:29:05 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
A Rare Full Studio
200 episodes!
First of all, thank you for listening. Whether this is your first or 200th download, I truly appreciate that you take a few minutes out of your week to hear what I have to say about the…
00:29:10 |
Fri 09 Sep 2022
More Phones & Fishing
Don't let your phone become a distraction. That is true for everyday life, and it is also true when you're fly fishing.
Of course, your phone can be an incredibly useful tool that can enrich your tim…
00:27:33 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
Seeing Life Beyond the Bank
You might prefer to find waters to fish that are far, far away from any and all civilization. But there are countless small towns and rural villages that abut some of the most prominent rivers in thi…
00:26:14 |
Fri 26 Aug 2022
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