We are back with another special episode featuring John Field, a fisherman, casting instructor, and conservationist. John is also the author of “Fly-Casting Finesse: A Complete Guide to Improving All Aspects of Your Casting,” published in 2015, and “Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass: Tackle, Techniques, and Flies for the Fish of a Lifetime,” published in 2024. Despite early physical challenges, John’s passion for fly casting sparked at the age of 7. Since then, he has become a full-time fly-casting educator and prolific writer, contributing to various outdoor magazines and appearing on television. John brings decades of experience, storytelling, and expertise to the fly fishing community. In this episode, we dive into John’s journey of becoming a professional fly caster, casting techniques, common mistakes, book recommendations, tips for improving casting accuracy, Striped Bass habitats, and more.

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Highlights

[09.44] John’s casting journey and strong passion for writing. 
[13.01] Becoming a professional fly caster. 
[18.42] A bio on Steve RaJeff.
[23.07] Casting techniques and common mistakes. 
[27.25] Book recommendations for beginners, intermediate, and advanced casters. 
[32.33] A tip for improving casting accuracy. 
[36.55] John’s motive behind writing another book about trophy striper bass. 
[40.10] John explains the process and the time taken to write his book. 
[45.00] The range and habitats of Striped Bass. 
[50.40] Striped Bass locations in the western U.S. 
[55.04] Techniques for successful fly fishing. 

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