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Casting Across Fly Fishing episodes

December 17, 2021 Fly Fishing for the Holidays
Disclaimer: I'm not advocating that anyone abandon their family during the holiday season.
However, if you're able to integrate a little fly fishing in the Christmas and New Year interval you should definitely go for it.
This week I discuss some of the reasons why the period from late December to early January is great for getting out on the water. The calendar, as busy as it can be, is really working in your favor. There are some weather and fish peculiarities that you have to work with, but that is worth it. I do get into some of my favorite techniques for winter, too.

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26 min
December 10, 2021 Is Invasive a Bad Word?
This week is a quick sprint through a sticky subject: which species deserve to live in any given area?
In part, I'm responding to an article that questions the demonization of invasive species. Generally speaking, their point is a good one. However, some of the implications of the article are troublesome.
As anglers, we have a responsibility to steward our resources. This means making decisions on when to interfere, when to remediate, and when to simply let things be. This all matters, because healthy fish populations depend on such choices.
Listen, think about it, and let me know what you think.

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27 min
December 03, 2021 Fly Fishing Accusations, XVI
You write, I respond. And it is one of my favorite parts of Casting Across.
This week I discuss net storage, what to wear inside your wading shoe, and fishing alongside someone who thinks existential thoughts. These three reader/listener comments were really good, and I think that you'll benefit from my answers to their questions. And, as usually happens, some of the tangents pursued along the way.
I also mention some of the changes that you're currently hearing and seeing on the website and the podcast.

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28 min
November 26, 2021 Happy Thanksfishing
Happy Thanksgiving from Casting Across!
On today's episode, I share three things that I'm thankful for. Each one is directly tied to fly fishing, but there is a lot more involved. I've found that some of the best angling memories that I've made and the most profound fishing moments I've experienced have a lot more underneath the surface than just fish.
Hopefully I can give you a few ideas of how you can get out on the water, but also get some perspective on what it means.

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26 min
November 19, 2021 Good Fish Pics
Taking pictures of fish is totally fine. But there are a lot of ways that you can mess it up.
While I'm not a professional photographer by any means, I have figured out a few important things when it comes to taking pictures of fish that I've caught. The top priorities are:
Don't take a bad picture.
Don't hurt the fish.
Definitely don't do both.
This week I talk through a half dozen simple tips for ensuring that your amateur photos of your angling victories are worth keeping on your phone.

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27 min
November 12, 2021 Filling a Winter Fishing Pack
In the winter, fly fishing changes. The same water and the same fish require different tactics. Some of these approaches necessitate a few alterations to what you pack. Chances are it is gear that you already have. You just want to make sure you have it when you need it.
Today I give a quick overview of what I make sure is in my pack and accessible when I'm on the water in the late fall or winter.

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28 min
November 05, 2021 Casting Mechanics & Practice
There are very few things that an angler can control while fly fishing. You can't force a fish to be in a spot. You can't demand that a fish eat your fly. And, of course, you are totally unable to dictate weather and water flows.
But you can control your cast.
In this episode I talk a little bit about casting mechanics. Specifically, I discuss a few tactics that beginners and advanced casters can employ to hone their skills.

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29 min
October 29, 2021 Anniversary & Industry
Today I talk briefly about the genesis of Casting Across. Then, I share a few thoughts regarding the fly fishing industry. Hopefully, it is an encouragement or a new perspective for you.
I've said it before, but on this anniversary week of Casting Across: thank you for reading and listening!
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27 min
October 22, 2021 Final Stage Fly Fishing
Inevitably, you've heard about the "four stages of the angler."
I don't know who first came up with this timeline, but I do think it holds true. That being said, I don't necessarily agree that it is as linear as is often implied. Progress means building upon the foundations you have already laid down. As you grow in your fly fishing experience, this is certainly the case.
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28 min
October 15, 2021 Head to Toe Fall Fly Fishing
I don't use the term magic much. But there is something magical about fly fishing in the fall.
All of it is much more enjoyable when you're comfortable. In this episode I talk through my thought process of dressing for angling success. Autumn temperatures and weather can be variable, so it is always better to plan than wing it.
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27 min

About Casting Across Fly Fishing

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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…