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
New Old Fishing Etiquette
Do you know how to behave around others while fishing?
Chances are the answer is "yes." Because even though common sense isn't all that common these days, I have come to expect better of those who sp…
00:29:24 |
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Shopping From Scratch
Last fall I fell down a rabbit hole. More accurately: I fell down into a duck's nest.
After decades of watching guys wade into swamps, dressed like trees, carrying fake birds over their shoulders, I …
00:27:16 |
Fri 12 Aug 2022
4 Ways to Read Water
Actually, it is one way to read water with four parts. But that is way too long for a podcast title.
After sharing an anecdote about my failing to read water well, I go into my four-pronged approach …
00:28:48 |
Fri 05 Aug 2022
What to do with Low Water
It might have been last month, it might be today, or it might be next week: eventually you're going to experience dry, low-water conditions where you live and fish.
Today on the podcast, I'm not goin…
00:27:34 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Trash Fish?
We're living in a pretty sensitive day and age. So please know that I'm using the term "trash fish" in the most respectful and endearing way possible.
(But fish can't read, so I shouldn't be too conc…
00:27:16 |
Fri 22 Jul 2022
Storing Fishing Gear, part 2
If you don't care about taking care of your stuff for the sake of your stuff, at least take a little bit of energy for the sake of the resources you have and your gear's performance.
Today I share th…
00:26:36 |
Fri 15 Jul 2022
Fly Shop Stories, I
There are a lot of people out there that put their blood, sweat, and tears into fly fishing. Most of those folks are fly shop owners and employees.
While I only put a few years into working fly fishi…
00:29:17 |
Fri 08 Jul 2022
Fly Fishing Accusations, XIX
In this Q&A episode, I share some of the best questions and comments I've ever received.
Feedback (of any kind) is always exciting. Today, I talk about rod choices, guide recommendations, and favorit…
00:26:17 |
Fri 01 Jul 2022
Fly Fish-tourism
When is your next trip? Where are you going?
...and I don't mean the big, fancy fly-in fly fishing excursion that you do (or don't) have planned for next year. I mean when is the next time you're goi…
00:25:24 |
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Floods, Fires, & Fly Fishing
Today's podcast content takes a significant detour from our normal programming. That said, it represents what I truly think about more often than not.
At the time of recording, the flooding in Yellow…
00:28:14 |
Fri 17 Jun 2022
Raining? Fish are Already Wet
It sounds like a dad joke; I know. But think about it. Fish are used to water. It is us that are the problem.
That being said, there are absolutely some things to consider when fly fishing in the rai…
00:26:10 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
Why You Should Fish Maine
In this episode, I use words like impressive, remarkable, and excellent more than I usually do. But those adjectives are necessary when describing Maine and her fly fishing opportunities.
Maine could…
00:27:18 |
Fri 03 Jun 2022
Fishing Faster/Fastest
I know not everyone can move quickly. And I know not everyone wants to run.
But if you can? And if you want to? Lace up your shoes, strap on your pack, and get out into the woods fast.
In this episod…
00:26:16 |
Fri 27 May 2022
For Doug
This week I found out that a man who was instrumental in my taking up fly fishing passed away.
I can say that he played a big part in my appreciation for fishing even though he and I never were on th…
00:26:32 |
Fri 20 May 2022
Phones & Fishing
I know a few people who have flip phones. They're the bamboo rod enthusiasts of the tech world... or something like that.
For the rest of us, the futuristic computer/camera in our pocket goes with us…
00:27:57 |
Fri 13 May 2022
Why You Aren't Catching More Fish
We've all had this experience:
You're fishing in a stream that is loaded with trout. You've caught fish there. Others are catching fish there. But today, you're not getting any action.
There are some…
00:25:47 |
Fri 06 May 2022
Fly Fishing for Bigger Panfish
Anyone can catch a bluegill. But catching big, dinner plate-sized, rod bending bluegill? That takes a lot of luck, or better yet, a good amount of skill.
On today's episode I walk through three thing…
00:28:26 |
Fri 29 Apr 2022
Fly Fishing Accusations, XVIII
We've got four topics to cover this time on the audience Q&A podcast. And the Qs are good! Hopefully the As are as well.
This week I'm talking about the hook barb debate, fly suggestions, John Gierac…
00:27:12 |
Fri 22 Apr 2022
3 Fly Fishing Lies
If something is said enough times for enough time, it just becomes assumed. But that shouldn't be the case.
On today's podcast episode, I break down my opinion on three fly fishing lies. Notice, I sa…
00:26:11 |
Fri 15 Apr 2022
The Brown Trout
Salmo trutta.
It shouldn't be here. But it is. And last time I checked, not many of us are up in arms about it.
Today I talk briefly about brown trout. Where they come from, why they're here, and why…
00:27:38 |
Fri 08 Apr 2022
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