Casting Across Fly Fishing

You’ve probably been there before. Lying in bed, the night before a fly fishing excursion. You have thoughts. Questions, actually. You might attempt the counting sheep equivalent of visualizing heavy trout coming to the net. But, for analytical minds like many fly anglers possess, that practice gets one thinking about hypotheticals and other situational what-ifs.

So, there you are; awake. With a litany of issues, pertinent and inconsequential, running through your head.

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I'm willing to wager that the bulk of my audience/readership fishes primarily or exclusively in freshwater. That makes sense, because I fish primarily in freshwater.

While there are plenty of common elements between the trout stream and the surf, the differences stand out. And they can potentially be daunting if you've never chased fish in the salt. Even if you're going to the shore once or twice a year, having the right gear and a little bit of know-how can yield some great experiences.

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As I've done every 10 episodes, I take the time to respond to and interact with your questions, comments, and accusations. There weren't a whole lot of accusations, but that sounds much more provocative.

In this podcast, I talk about all of the small stream fly rod recommendations I've received in the past few months. I also comment on some "must have" gear items that readers sent my way. Also, I briefly cover five great gifts to give the fly fisher in your life.

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Situated in south central Pennsylvania, the Cumberland Valley boasts some remarkable spring creeks. Who doesn't like big fish in small, beautiful water? While the rivers aren't what they once were, they are still worth seeking out. Moreover, a great opportunity for trout, stewardship, and some real fly fishing history is only a short drive away for Eastern fly fishers.

Check out this primer on Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, and then check out some of the links on CastingAcross.com to learn more.

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Situated in south central Pennsylvania, the Cumberland Valley boasts some remarkable spring creeks. Who doesn't like big fish in small, beautiful water? While the rivers aren't what they once were, they are still worth seeking out. Moreover, a great opportunity for trout, stewardship, and some real fly fishing history is only a short drive away for Eastern fly fishers.

Check out this primer on Pennsylvania's Cumberland Valley, and then check out some of the links on CastingAcross.com to learn more.

As connected as technology has allowed us to become, it seems like we're farther apart than ever. We're closer in many ways, but disconnection runs rampant. In something as fun, as good, as pure as fly fishing there is no reason for   communication to become hostile and broken.

Is social media to blame?  I give my two cents in this episode. I try my best to wade through the muck, all the while reminding myself that this little debate is only among a small segment of the fly fishing culture.

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Folklore and “grandpa always said” make up a great deal of how and why fly fishers approach the water.

But do we really need to be quiet, camouflaged, and flat on the ground in order to catch fish?

In this episode of the podcast, I look at four things to consider when you're approaching the water. Sometimes we give fish more credit then they're due. We  all could also benefit from fishing smarter, not harder.

So are there some written rules that are overblown? I think so, but you can  be the

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Fly fishing books have been an important part of the sport for hundreds of years, taking different forms and meeting various needs. Even in an age when so much information is available at the tap of a smart phone, tangible media is incredibly valuable. Whether it be a novel assisting in winter escapism or a  tattered, dog-eared, highlighted river guide on the back seat, books are a part of the angler’s life.

In this podcast I talk about three general genres and give three  specific book recommendatio

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Fly fishing books have been an important part of the sport for hundreds of years, taking different forms and meeting various needs. Even in an age when so much information is available at the tap of a smart phone, tangible media is incredibly valuable. Whether it be a novel assisting in winter escapism or a  tattered, dog-eared, highlighted river guide on the back seat, books are a part of the angler’s life.

In this podcast I talk about three general genres and give three  specific book recommendatio

Reposting and hashtagging is nice. But that isn't conservation.

Headline causes are great - if you actually get your feet on the ground and get your hands dirty. There is nothing wrong with "raising awareness," but perhaps there are some more profound ways you can walk the conservation walk. It doesn't take moving to the wilderness or quitting your job. It just means doing something... more than talking.

Today I share three simple, common-sense ways to actually make a difference.

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