Casting Across Fly Fishing

A social media post got me thinking about how we fight fish. It is all about getting into and maintaining the right angles. This helps you and it helps the fish. Today I talk about two concepts for staying or getting in the right position when trying to get a fish to hand. One involves your feet and the other utilizes your gear.

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In this episode, I admit that I made a mistake.

Seriously: For years I've failed to do one of the things that I emphasize in my writing and speaking. I've neglected to define a term. A listener/reader pointed this out, and today I take a stab at correcting it.

I also talk a little about gear in general and one reel in particular. A reader pointed me towards a reel brand's backstory that I've never heard before.

As always, I appreciate the questions and thoughts!

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"There's no such thing as a bad question."

Not true.

But you're not going to hear any bad questions on this week's podcast. Today I get grilled by two of of the most avid listeners of Casting Across Fly Fishing. Questions  range from fly patterns to bear encounters to on-stream nutrition.

Hear their questions, my answers, and our back-and-forth on this special 150th episode.

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Whether you are mourning summer or waiting for the water to freeze over, you have got to admit that fly fishing really shines in September, October, and November. Depending on where you live in the country you might experience some of the best fishing of the year.

In this episode I discuss four things that you can and should think about when fishing in the fall. Included is a refresher on avoiding redds - something that we should all be aware of.

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The natural flow of the seasons means there is a hinge between the 8th and 9th months in the calendar.

This week I discuss where I've been fishing and what I've been using. I also talk about my recent reading, listening, and social media habits. I'd be interested to hear what you've been up to, too.

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I know. I talk about light fly rods a lot on Casting Across.

In all seriousness, in today's podcast I talk about the versatility of a shorter and/or lighter fly rod. They're not just gimmicks. They're really helpful for casting line, presenting flies, and playing fish.

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There are two schools of thought when it comes to sleeping on a fishing trip. Some people want comfort; some people want quick. But the benefits of quick are cost, effort, and proximity to the river.

Today I discuss why you'd (potentially) want to sleep in your car, as well as how and when I choose to go that route.

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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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