Casting Across Fly Fishing

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 and work your way down.

I talk through this approach to tiny blue lines and more on this week's episode.
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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 temperatures

Fly rod prices

Wader repair

Angling authors

& podcast audio!

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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 Fishing Podcast. Thank you: whether it is your first time listening or if you've been with me since the beginning. It has been a pleasure to share the quarry and culture of fly fishing with you for all these years through this medium.
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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 information to some listeners.

But (and more importantly) I also talk about how we can communicate, be courteous, and do a lot to  diffuse potential conflicts on the water. And at the end of the day, this potentially puts the impetus on the person being "wronged." After all, etiquette is just that - it isn't the law.

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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 also share some helpful gear recommendations for approaching fish that are hiding under cover.
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