Casting Across Fly Fishing
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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October 15, 2026 • 26 mins
Patience is a virtue. And while we should strive to be virtuous for many more important reasons, it pays off when trying to catch trout, too.
Today I work through three ways in which fishing smarter will almost always trump fishing harder. And, to be fair, there is nothing wrong with fishing intensely while fishing intelligently. But there is a priority.
And at the end of the day, there is something to be said for figuring out th...
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October 8, 2026 • 27 mins
Flannels, pumpkin spice, and... slowly swung streamers?
Just like the changing colors of the leaves, there are some inevitable alterations we make every fall in our fly fishing. Dropping temperatures and shorter days cause cold-blooded creatures to act differently. If we want to see them in our nets, we need to respond accordingly.
Today I share three changes I make in my fly fishing as the season transitions from late summer to ...
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October 1, 2026 • 28 mins
You might not fancy yourself a teacher. But if you're going to be a "fly fishing guy" there is a good chance you're going to need to pass along some essential knowledge to a friend, coworker, or brother-in-law. And casting is about as capital-E essential as there is in fly fishing.
Today I walk you through what I focus on in my first 45 minutes of any fly casting lesson. The basics are basic, but we all to often fly past them in o...
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September 24, 2026 • 29 mins
So you want to buy and fish with an old fly rod. Not a collector's item or a rare antique: just a regular, old old fly rod.
Great. I'm a fan. And this week, I've been writing and talking about that very thing.
After putting together an article and video about fly fishing with old rods on small streams, I figured I'd keep a good thing going and explain a few things about the enterprise. In particular, in this episode I discuss fin...
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September 17, 2026 • 24 mins
"But why?"
This can be a very obnoxious question. Or, it could be a very revealing question. Do you know why we do what we do when we fly fish?
One of this week's questions was posed to me by a student in a casting class that I am teaching. Innocently, he asked why we reel with our non-dominant hand. So I explained it to him.
And I'll explain it to you... along with two other viewer, listener, and reader pieces of feedback...
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September 10, 2026 • 24 mins
So you're getting skunked. All that expensive gear, all that planning, and all that podcast information you consumed... and for what! You're failing fly fishing.
Not so fast.
Sure, catching up on yardwork or taking a nap is all fine and good. But it isn't over until it is over.
Today I share three ways to approach what you're doing to see if you can pull the nose up before a crash landing. There are some days that just don...
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September 3, 2026 • 24 mins
"I don't fly fish to compete."
That may be. But tell me, if you will, aren't you trying to outwit and then physically overtake the fish?
Even though you may not be into tournament angling (and I am not), we all have goals and challenges that we impose upon ourselves when we fish. In today's episode, I use a familiar angling motif to talk through some of the ways you can push yourself in your normal fishing or to augment your time...
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August 27, 2026 • 26 mins
The first half of the show this week is a little different. I share some unfortunate news about the podcast on one of its major platforms. This does present an opportunity for me to explain why the podcast operates the way it does, and it serves as a good reminder for why certain content gets pushed (while others get pushed aside). Also, I talk about the kind of media that thrives on controversy. Spoiler: I say it is not good.
I d...
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August 20, 2026 • 26 mins
We all know these simple facts: Fish eat bugs. Most of the bugs fish eat are underwater bugs.
Still, we struggle with getting imitations of said bugs in front of these fish. This is a recurring challenge when prospecting for trout and dialing in presenting the fly.
Thankfully, we have equipment that can help us overcome this small (but real) obstacle. Today I talk about four things you can do to get your fly deeper. I share the p...
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August 13, 2026 • 27 mins
It is important to remember that when you start fly fishing, you don't have to bury your spinning or baitcasting rod six feet under. While the rods are emblematic of relatively diverging angling cultures, they are simply tools. You can use both. But if you've been throwing lures for any length of time, there are some adjustments you'll need to make when picking up a fly rod.
Today I briefly cover six things that are differen...
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August 6, 2026 • 27 mins
I do talk about fly fishing gear a lot on Casting Across. But there is something that will trump equipment nine out of ten times: skill.
Within reason, your proficiency with equipment will overcome not having that rod, fly, or gadget that is designed specifically for a particular task. This is a good thing. Because with little expense and without filling up another closet, you can keep doing more on the water.
But there are also ...
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July 30, 2026 • 27 mins
Let me start off by saying that fly fishing downstream is not my method of choice. It is harder. It is a lower probability approach. It is less than ideal.
But sometimes it is necessary.
Today I talk through three situations that might demand a downstream presentation. Even though all those caveats are probably still in play, fishing from an upstream position might be the only play at a particular fish. And all that said, there a...
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July 23, 2026 • 26 mins
How small is too small? Well, there is certainly a line. But small almost always gets bigger.
When scouting for trout, that last sentiment is helpful to remember. Just because a blue line on your map doesn't immediately yield fish, it isn't automatic that you should abandon all hope. You might just need to go a little higher up. Or, to rule out a host of other potentially complicating factors it might be best to start at the top a...
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July 16, 2026 • 23 mins
XL as in 40. But, seeing as I nearly doubled the listener feedback I addressed in this episode, I suppose XL works on a couple of levels.
One of my favorite kinds of episode to record are these regular opportunities to respond to readers, listeners, and viewers of content on Casting Across. I feel privileged that you take the time to consume what I produce, and even more so when you reach out.
Today's topics include:
Stream t...
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July 9, 2026 • 27 mins
Although the Casting Across Fly Fishing Podcast usually doesn't feature interviews, when it does it goes big.
Today I have 5 guests in the studio. And I'm confident that they spend more time in the woods than most fishing, hiking, and hunting celebrities.
Who are these remarkable figures? You'll have to tune in and find out.
And when you do, you'll also be listening to the 400th episode of the Casting Across Fly Fish...
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July 2, 2026 • 26 mins
One of the most ridiculous assumptions that you can make in fly fishing is that everyone is going to be just as considerate and respectful as you. First, there is a good chance that your angling foibles are simply in your blind spot. Equally important, all people make mistakes out of one kind of ignorance or another.
Today I talk about three areas of fly fishing etiquette. There is a chance that this will be new inform...
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June 25, 2026 • 26 mins
Under, over, around, and (if you're feeling lucky) through.
Trout absolutely love cover. Downed trees, overhanging vegetation, and undercut banks are just three examples of places fish like to safely fin and eat. But how does one get a fly into these locations? Sometimes the path forward presents itself. Other times, you have to get kind of creative.
Today I talk about some ideas for problem solving these tricky, fishy spots. I a...
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June 18, 2026 • 25 mins
There is a significant segment of anglers who only fish (and rightfully enjoy) the stereotypical trout river or bass pond. These waters are easily accessible and usually full of fish; there is no reason to turn up your nose at them at all.
But if that is all you know, you're missing out on some tremendous fly fishing. It just requires wrapping your mind around the fact that trout live in tiny pockets of water in the mountains.
To...
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June 11, 2026 • 22 mins
Fly fishing minimalism is not just about throwing things out of your pack willy-nilly. In fact, jettisoning necessary items doesn't score you any virtue points. If anything, it is simply bad practice.
Today I'm sharing three mentalities, paradigms, or reasons why you might want to slim down your angling load. There are other resources on the particulars (including articles, podcasts, and videos on Casting Across). This episode is ...
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June 4, 2026 • 25 mins
For the last 24 hours, I've enjoyed some very aggressive bass and panfish. And while I have no reservations using streamers, I'm more than happy to toss topwater flies if they're what is on the menu.
Today I share some topwater fly tactics for warmwater fish. I discuss some of my preferred approaches to gear, to casting, to presentation, and to setting the hook.
But at the end of the day, getting out there and getting after these...
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