Most fly fishers do a decent enough job of looking over, cleaning, and organizing their gear before the season starts. But if you have been fishing at all there are a few things that you should take a look at before you head into the fall.

Today, I share three different things that I look at as summer wraps up. Maintenance isn't about being obsessive. It is about keeping your gear from failing and potentially keeping a fish from escaping.

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Latest and greatest had to start somewhere. Often, that place had a lot going for it too.

Having a preliminary knowledge of the history of fly fishing might pay off in really good fishing. More often than not, the reward is going to be in what you learn and how that impacts your time on the water… regardless of if you’re catching fish or not.

Today I share three reasons why digging into the history of fly fishing will be beneficial, and three great ways to get started.

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There is something special about wet wading in the warmest months of the year. It is a pretty unencumbered and carefree way to cast flies to fish.

In this episode, I talk about everything that you'll need to wear from your head to your feet. I give some of my suggestions on what I've found to be helpful. More importantly, I think that this discussion will get you thinking about what you take on the water: is it because it works, or because it is just the way you've always done it?

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If you can get your fly to a fish, you're casting good enough.

However, if you want to cast with a little more accuracy, distance, or reduce fatigue after a long day on the water you might want to think about how you can tweak your cast. In this episode I talk about three simple things that you can do to change up your casting stroke.

...okay, two simple things and one somewhat contrived and weird thing. But it still works.

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Getting a fish to bite is a lot harder than fighting it to your hand.

Still, there are some things that should be thought about when you're playing a fish. From the hook set to the release, there are a couple of bad maneuvers that anglers should avoid. Furthermore, there are some things that will make the entire process less stressful for both you and the fish.

Today I go beyond the basics and talk about a couple of fish fighting things to consider.

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You've got questions, I've got (my own stabs at) answers.

This week, I've got three great emails to share on the podcast. Two have to do with gear, one pertains to the small and coincidental world that is fly fishing.

As always, I appreciate getting emails, messages through the website, and interaction through social media. Casting Across isn't a fly shop or trout town pub, but it is always fun to have a little back and forth with like minded people. 

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Is fishing for trout off limits in July and August? Are bass and carp the only fair game in the heat of summer? (As if these fish don’t have temperature thresholds…)

As is the case in most circumstances, if a “smarter not harder” mindset is employed the fly fisher can absolutely still fish for trout throughout the warmest times of the year. Here are three things to consider.

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Whether it be due to location or preference, some anglers routinely pursue species like bass. Additionally, the waters they frequent aren’t the typical wide smallmouth rivers or vast largemouth lakes. Our nation is covered with small steams that contain robust populations of bass and other warm water fish.

If your local creek is where you’re going to be spending a lot of time, isn’t the right rod the right choice?

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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 while we were on vacation in Virginia. Picking a spot to fish wasn't easy, as I have plenty of local favorites and there are countless great opportunities. However, I was able to nail something down. Well, two things.

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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 visitor centers, hundreds of miles of trails, and most of the iconic species of the region. All that, and a lot of trout. Moreover, there are plenty of options for the angler.

Listen as I talk through where to fish, what to bring, and why a quick trip to RMNP with rod in hand is well worth it.

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