Midge Miscellany
After perusing a handful of books about tying and fishing midges, and in anticipation of turning to these tiny flies for much of my winter angling, I thought I'd share a potpourri of midge information...
17 Loka 202525min
Used Fly Fishing Gear
It is awfully nice to be the first one to unwrap the plastic from a smooth cork handle or to wipe the excess factory grease from a disc drag. It is also nice to save a few hundred bucks. In this ins...
10 Loka 202528min
Fly Fishing Accusations, XXXVI
Today's podcast features a question, an accusation (maybe), and a response to a dozen or so comments. All in less than 25 minutes! I discuss "traditional" nymphing tactics and encourage you that you ...
3 Loka 202526min
[Cast1] Becoming a Reading Fly Fisher
Maybe you've noticed that there are a lot of books about fly fishing. You needn't have consumed the loads of literary content on Casting Across to know that fly fishing and writing go together. Whet...
26 Syys 202524min
A Fly Rod Review How-To
I enjoy putting together gear reviews. Not only is it interesting for me to think about how a particular piece of equipment works, but my perspective might help someone make a purchase that benefits t...
19 Syys 202527min
Fish Without Fear
Outdoor activities are inherently risky. While your home is likely where you're going to get hurt or run into trouble, being in wild places can lead to potential hazards. Some have to do with critter...
12 Syys 202527min
5 Ways to Get that Fly Deep
Not all fly fishing presentations can be bushy dry flies over trout that will range five feet to rise with abandon. Because of the ridiculous quantity of foodstuffs in most rivers, fish are looking fo...
5 Syys 202528min
Dig the Long Rod
I own some positively diminutive fly rods for angling in the mountains. And I revel in the plethora of options when it comes to 9-foot 4-, 5-, and 6-weights. But every once in a while the right tool f...
29 Elo 202525min
