Casting Across Fly Fishing

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 all about the why.

So whether you have to simplify or want to simplify, give a listen. Then, let me know what you leave at home when given the chance.
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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 fish in the summertime is worth doing any way you want to and are able. So wherever you are, grab a handful of cork poppers and spend an evening at the local pond.
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I am not an expert in swinging flies in the most orthodox sense of the concept. In fact, I've never made any kind of presentation to steelhead in the Pacific Northwest or Atlantic salmon. However, I have swung wet flies in ways that might not draw the ire of purists.

But none of that is what I'm talking about today. The weird uncle of that noble tactic, swinging streamers and nymphs for bass and trout is  a little less dignified but a whole lot of fun. And, if you're more about pragmatism and less about fun, it is more efficient.

Today I share three ways to swing flies at your local river. It doesn't take any special gear or a lot of practice. Just get out there and swing away.
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Perhaps this is a little pedantic, but it is worth saying: You don't need to wade to fly fish.

What do I mean? Well, I think a lot of anglers wade too much. We get in the water where we don't need to. We move too close to where the fish are. We disturb things  as we wade and then wonder why the fish aren't interested in our fly.

Today I share a half-dozenish thoughts on wading. Some have to do with safety and equipment. But more importantly, I discuss how less wading might be a good idea.
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Last week I did my darndest to debunk three big lies about fly fishing that keep people away from this wonderful pursuit.

Today I'm coming at it from another angle. In this episode, I'm addressing three misconceptions about fly fishing that get people into the sport.

Thankfully each of these three items have good news/bad news components. So I'll start with the bad and then cycle over to the good. After all, everything worth doing does entail a little challenge and a little work.

Note: The team (me) is aware of some audio issues in the past few episodes. The audio engineer (me) and quality control manager (me) are keeping a close eye on the situation. Thank you for your patience.
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