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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 pursuit of fish.

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28:43

Fly Fishing (with Kids)

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/04/30

I've written a lot about fly fishing with kids over the years. However, this is my first podcast on the topic. In just under 20 minutes, I go over three ideas that will probably be helpful as you fish with your own children or the kids in your life. I'm not an expert, but I am a dad who is trying to get my boys to love and take care of the outdoors. Also, if you don't have kinds in your life: You can translate 90% of what I say into how to fish with a new angler. Including getting them good

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26:16

Buying Rods, Bug Spray, & Bag Choice

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/04/23

This week's episode is a hodge-podge of topics in and around fly fishing. I talk about choosing between two rod weights, which bug sprays you shouldn't use while fly fishing, and how we should think about conservation in light of COVID. The only thing that ties any of these things together is that they've been on my mind recently. But chances are, at least one of these brief conversations will get you thinking about your fishing this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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25:45

3 Tips for Mousing

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/04/16

Fly fishing for trout with a mouse fly is a really exciting way to revisit your favorite water. It also may very well yield some of the biggest fish... fish you didn't even know swam in your well-known holes. Using mice is also a pretty straightforward and easy way to fish. But there are a few things worth knowing before you give mousing a shot this season. I talk through three simple things that will help orient or reorient you for chasing big, hungry, carnivorous trout. Learn more about your ad

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26:39

A Wider World of Fishing Gear

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/04/09

We have the convenience of buying not just rods & reels, but socks & undies, from fly fishing companies. For some that is a great option. For many, that might not be the best fit (size, preference, and/or budget). While fly shops get a good amount of your business, there are plenty of "outside the industry" options for everything besides the core fly fishing gear. You never know what you'll find in the camping, automotive, or exercise section of the store that improves your time in & around the

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26:47

Another Introduction

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/04/02

If you've been fly fishing for any length of time, there is a good chance that major life events are bracketed by rivers and trout. I can certainly say that. And in this episode of the podcast, I do say that. Although Casting Across has a lot of me in it, I don't usually get too autobiographical. However, I think there are some pretty valid reasons to share a little bit about myself. I'll share where I've been, how I've fished, and what else I do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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25:53

4 Things for Starting the Season

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/03/26

Even if you have been getting out on the water over the winter, now would be an opportune time to take inventory of some of what you have and what you're doing. On this episode of the podcast, I discuss four things that you might overlook as you prepare for all of the fishing that lies ahead. Two have to do with stuff; two have to do with planning. You may very well be totally fine to just tie on a fly and get after it. But it might also be good to stop, think, and prep for a few minutes. Learn

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27:19

When to Kill a Fish

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/03/19

Most people in the world think that fishing results in harvesting. And, across a wide spectrum of concerns, non-catch-and-release anglers are the allies of fly fishers. We’re largely fighting for the same things. Definitely keep advocating for our fish, our waters, and our environmental concerns. But also keep in mind that we’re part of a culture that is bigger than us. There is a lot we have to offer, but there is a lot that we can learn. Sometimes, that means killing a fish. Learn more about

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27:20

Streamers Don't Need Weight

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/03/12

In a day and age where big, heavy, articulated streamers get a lot of publicity, it is important to remember that there are similar flies that accomplish slightly different tasks. There are a number of fish and fishing situations that benefit from or necessitate using weightless streamers. Today I walk through four main reasons why you should have some bead-less and cone-less baitfish imitations in your fly box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:02

5 or 6? The Weight Debate

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/03/05

A fly fishing debate as old as the rivers themselves: Which weight should you fish if you want the quintessential trout fly rod? First of all, there is no right answer. That doesn't stop me from trying to answer, though. I go through a handful of categories and considerations that lead me to answer this question. I suggest that you listen, think through each of the situations/scenarios I discuss, and then come to your own conclusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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26:26

Fly Fishing Accusations, XII

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/02/26

One of the biggest drawbacks to the last year has been the significant reduction in organic conversation. Sure, there are still opportunities to get together. It just isn't as easy. However, I've had an uptick in online interaction with listeners and readers of Casting Across. I'm always happy to get messages, and I do my best to respond in kind. I'm taking this "10th" episode to read and interact with some emails. I touch on flies, forbearers, and faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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27:05

3 More Things I Wish I Knew - Fly Tying

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/02/19

Truth be told, there are plenty of reasons why beginner fly tyers get frustrated, stall out, or give up. I have done all of those in the past 20 years. However, I really made some efforts to get this fly tying thing figured out over the past 5 years or so. I'm no expert, but I'm more proficient and happier... and my flies look better, too. Today I share three things that have made me a better tyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:47

One Box to Rule Them All

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/02/12

I know. You like your flies. But really, how many do you actually use? While it isn't for every angler (or every situation), cutting down the flies you carry on the water can actually streamline your fishing. It will certainly make packing and organization much simpler, but it can actually help you zero in and focus on fishing better. Today I share my reasons for slimming down assortments in certain circumstances, as well as some examples of how I have done it. Learn more about your ad choices

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25:35

Conservation Conflicts

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/02/05

While it is a broad-brushed, stereotyping statement, there is some truth in the "cantankerous fly fisher" archetype. In this episode I encourage us to take a better approach. We're not going to win people to our side and our cause if the goal is to shame, discourage, and tear down. We can avoid conflict and promote conservation. Today I share three stories. One of which involves me falling and flailing on a streambank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:55

Famous & Fishable

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/01/29

Some of the rivers that our grandfathers lauded as destination waters have declined in one way or another. The quantity or quality of the fish just isn’t there anymore. There are still fish present, and there is still good fishing to be had, but things have changed. And people don’t like change. But change shouldn't keep you off the water. Aside from the viable fishing still present, there is a whole lot more to be gained from spending time on these famous waters. Learn more about your ad choices

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26:49

The Show Must Go On

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/01/22

As they're large gatherings, fly fishing shows and outdoor expos aren't happening these days. You might be looking with sadness at a weekend or day that you'd usually spend in a giant convention hall that is now wide open. You might not give a hoot that they've been cancelled. Personally, I trend toward the former. I think there's a lot of value in "the shows." Briefly, I share how you can still get some (but not all) of the benefits... even if you're in front of your computer screen. Learn more

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27:12

The Undercut Bank

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/01/15

Deep blue pools, frothy eddies, and overhanging limbs all look incredibly fishy. Another spot that ought to be in that list is the undercut bank. Fish, especially trout, covet these spaces for the purposes of safety and food. In this week's episode I talk about undercut formation, why fish like them, and how I approach these productive spots. It is a broad overview, but ought to provide enough for you to get out and targeting undercut banks on your favorite rivers. Learn more about your ad choices

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27:17

Angry Angling

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/01/08

Fly choice. Feeding lane. Approach angle. Your emotions? When was the last time you stopped and considered how much your attitude impacts your fly fishing? In this episode I stop short of psychoanalysis, but I do consider how your mental state impacts a few essential parts of your fishing. Your casting and fishing should be thought of as being influenced by everything that is happening between your ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:25

Fly Fishing Resolutions, 20/21

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2021/01/01

I don't make a lot of New Year's resolutions. Sure, I decide to do a lot of things... they just happen to be more spur of the moment than calendar-based. I do like to think about my fly fishing on an annual basis. Perhaps it stems from buying licenses on January 1st for so many years. This year I offer up 3 resolutions for fly fishing. Maybe you'll want to take one of them for yourself. Maybe you'll simply copy the exercise. At a minimum, I hope you'll enjoy thinking about your fishing in the coming

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20:21

Fly Fishing Storytime

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2020/12/25

Merry Christmas from Casting Across! Since this episode is being released on the night of Christmas Eve, I thought I'd go ahead and do something a little different. Nostalgia and tradition is a big part of the holiday season. Stories of those who came before us and the way things used to be come part and parcel with this time of the year. So along with the normal segments on the podcast, I'll read some selections from The American Angler's book (1864). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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25:31

Fly Fishing Accusations, XI

Casting Across Fly Fishing ·

2020/12/18

Thanks for reading and listening. And an extra thanks for those who get in touch. This week I push back on some people who pushed back on an article I wrote about topics of conversation while fly fishing. What is appropriate? Read, listen, and you decide. Also, I relive some more harrowing wildlife encounters. Lastly, I get my accusations going. I critique a seemingly nonsensical social media complaint that I see from time to time in fly fishing circles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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