Casting Across Fly Fishing

Although fly fishing is an escape, we’re incapable of detaching completely. Our thoughts rightly meander from fly presentation to work, family, whats next. Our present fishing is profoundly linked to how we have fished – and who has fished with us in the past. And chances are the trails we are walking, the flies we are using, and the rod we are casting were made by someone else.

There is something to be said for that connection. 

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On its face, fly fishing elitism is silly.

It is okay to prefer the fly rod. And it has it advantages. But there is no reason to look down upon conventional tackle. In fact, there are plenty of reasons why a spinning rod should be part of your overall angling arsenal.

In this episode, I talk about a few circumstances that might necessitate using conventional gear. Also, I look at how using bobbers, blades, and Banjo Minnows might actually help your fly fishing.

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If you have been stuck indoors, you might want to just grab your sling or vest and hit the water as quickly as possible.

Comprehensively organizing your fly fishing pack ahead of time will ensure that you are ready to fish. Once you hit the water, you’ll have everything that you use and not necessarily be carrying around those things that you’ve just accumulated.

Here is one efficient and effective method for making sure you have what you need, where you need it.

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In my experience, some fly fishers either care way too much about leaders. Most don't care enough.

Fussing over the exact number of centimeters of 4X you need for a certain taper might be overkill. But simply looping on a knotless, tapered leader and using it until it won't fit through your fly's eye isn't the way to go either.

In this episode I share a handful of easy, no-nonsense tips for a middle path to using leaders.

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You speak, I listen. And then I speak about it.

In this episode, I respond to some feedback that I've received from Casting Across articles and podcasts. There is a comment on keeping spots secret, a question on how I prioritize fly fishing, and an angry mob. Well, kind of.

I enjoy sharing a little bit about fly fishing. Hearing what you think about what I've shared makes it even better.

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There are differences between chucking articulated flies against the bank of a roaring tailwater and fishing a streamer in a small creek. There are also differences between dapping tiny attractor patterns and fishing a streamer in a small creek. The rod, flies, and approach have to all be significantly  altered from what you’re used to.

Here are five things you ought to consider if you want to get into the pool bosses of your local, small stream – including my favorite presentation.

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There are differences between chucking articulated flies against the bank of a roaring tailwater and fishing a streamer in a small creek. There are also differences between dapping tiny attractor patterns and fishing a streamer in a small creek. The rod, flies, and approach have to all be significantly  altered from what you’re used to.

Here are five things you ought to consider if you want to get into the pool bosses of your local, small stream – including my favorite presentation.

You will find some real interesting characters in fly shops.

After nearly two decades of formal, empirical anthropological research, I’ve developed an efficient classification system and taxonomy for the types of individuals one encounters in fly shops. As a former fly shop employee, an occasional customer, and a curious observer of awkward situations, I believe that I am uniquely qualified for such a study.

I’d like to present my completely objective findings in the following podcast.

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While fly fishing on wide, expansive trout rivers might be totally normal for you, it is a far cry from the creeks and streams that many anglers call home.This can lead to apprehension or even avoidance. It is understandable. I've been there. But there are some simple ways to get out in the water and make sense of even the biggest rivers.In this episode I give five simple ideas for getting out and going fishing on new, different, and big water.

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Chances are there is a fly tying event that is held on a regular basis somewhere near you. Fly shops, fishing clubs, and TU chapters are all getting in on these gatherings. Whether you are a beginner tyer or an expert, I think you should go.

In this episode, I share 5 reasons why tyers of all skill levels should attend events like these; 3 geared towards beginners, 3 for experts. (Yes, my math is correct!)

These fishing/social/learning activities are worth your time.

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