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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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Topwater Trout... Not Dry Flies
I'm not talking about how you can throw buzz baits and frogs with your 5-weight. But I'm also drawing a distinction between dry flies and another way to chase trout. Think about fishing with mouse patterns, and you'll understand where I'm going.
While I do discuss mice, I cover three other active ways to fish for trout on top of the water. When the hatch isn't on, or the fish don't want your dead-drifted imitation, there are some fun ways to drum up strikes. And when they come, they're usually quite exciting.
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Your Fly Rod Questions
You need a fly rod to fly fish. Whether it is one hundred or one thousand dollars, you'd do well to have a good idea of which fly rod is best for you and your fishing.
The absolute best way to do this? Go to a fly shop and cast.
Before you take that step, it is good to have a bit of a foundation to work with. To that end, I've put together a new page on Casting Across entitled "Fly Rod FAQs." Today I'm talking a bit about the reason for the content, and then talking through three questions I've heard numerous times over my years selling rods, teaching casting, and writing about fly fishing gear.
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6 Cash Saving Tips for Fly Fishing Trips
Yes. I know it is a long title. But I like the way it sounds.
Today I'm in the midst of planning a fly fishing excursion of my own. So I figured I would share some of the most practical advise I have amassed over the years related to lodging.
If you have the means, it is a wonderful experience to stay at a full-service fly fishing resort right on the water. But there are plenty of reasons, economics included, why that might not be an option for everyone.
This episode contains 6 quick things to think about that might save you some serious money when it comes to staying somewhere for fishing.
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Urban Fly Fishing 101
Trout don't live in ugly places is a cute little phrase. But it is not true.
I have caught trout in some ug-ly places. Busted concrete abutments, shopping carts, and the growl of engine braking are not what you think when you daydream of fly fishing. But out of necessity or adventure, this alternative ambiance certainly is an option.
Today I give an ever-so surface level primer of how to figure out where and how to fish in town, city, or subdivision. You might have to dodge an angry person or some garbage, but you might also have an unforgettable angling excursion.
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Guide Stories & Insights
Guides do a lot more than put fish on the end of your line. In fact, putting fish on the end of your line is one of those things they can't do. So when they ask questions, give ideas, or encourage the trip to go in a different direction, their expertise is worth leaning into.
Today I'm sharing four guide stories. Two are from my perspective as a client, one as a guide, and the last is from a friend with a particularly stubborn client. They're more educational/cautionary tales than anything else, but hopefully they can give some perspective as we're heading into another fishing season. And, potentially time on the water with a guide.
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Nasty Weather Fly Gear
...and a few of them are pretty inexpensive, too.
For one reason or another, you might find yourself fly fishing in the kind of weather that isn't found on catalog covers. But there is also a very good chance that such outings yield experiences that you won't forget.
By and large, the gear that you have will work when water is high, fast, and coming from the sky. But there are a few things that are really helpful for you to have on hand when the fair-weather anglers are warm and dry.
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Customer Reviews
Casting Across Fly Fishing
Great podcast. Very helpful tips and product suggestions
Great podcast
Very enjoyable podcast, I look forward to the topics that Matthew discusses. Great podcast, definitely one of my favorite.
Great podcast
Mathew
Thank you for your time in putting together your podcast
I discovered it a few weeks ago and have listened to almost all Very informative and entertaining
I don’t know if it is a trait but many year’s ago I had a friend who was mad about fly fishing especially with bamboo rods and bird hunting with small side by side shotguns who was also a Methodist minister Conversations with him ( that taught me so much about fly fishing and life) reminds me much of the way you come across
I’m not a fan of all fly fishing podcasts (I tend to to severely curate my selections but I and a fan of yours and also Tailer Trash Fly Fishing quite a wide spectrum but based on the honesty desire to improve the community
I’m in FL so I only get to fish trout in the summer back home in Montana but you speak to fly fishing as a whole
Well thats long enough
Thank you again
Joe Gilmartin