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more on catch and release
i often hear the counter-argument “I don’t care about C+R, it’s my right to keep fish, we’ve done it since the beginning of history, it’s in my legal rights”, etc, etc, etc. blah, blah, blah… ok, so...
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Hi, I’m Stanley and I’ll be shattering your dreams today.
“Have a good look at me and smile because it’s probably the last time you’ll look at me without wanting to throw me away.” how many times have you heard the gleeful chant “I just cast 30m/99 ft !!!” ?...
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“The distance between your head and your hand can be a long way”
～ Mel Krieger what a nice way to say “what i think i’m doing isn’t really what’s happening”, something many if not most of us are guilty of when it comes to fly casting (and a lot more… ) see, and just...
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Beginnings (an introduction to fly fishing) by Mel Krieger
hard to think of a better introduction than this intimate and very informative film. made in 1996, this 1:12 video is the perfect thing to share with your little ones and starting-off friends on a cold...
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Fly Casting- Some thoughts on Instruction and Descriptions from Mel Krieger
an excerpt from The Essence of a Fly Cast – Mel Krieger via Christopher Rownes words, words, words. we need them to teach fly casting but if they’re not carefully chosen they can lead to confusion. for...
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Fly Casting- The Pull Through
here’s part two of yesterday’s Some thoughts on Instruction and Descriptions from Mel Krieger about the often brought up Pushing vs Pulling which basically consists of: – when Pulling we’re translating...
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for the love of water,
because after this short resumé of Mel Krieger’s life-long passion for fishing and helping others to discover this fascinating aquatic world, that’s what it all boils down to. thanks Mel. related...
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Fly Casting- Explaining the Double Haul
by Stefan Siikavaara originally written in 2009, here’s an interesting approach on the subject that stands up well to time. intended for casting instructors, this ‘frame of mind’ or maybe ‘perspective...
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Fly Casting- A little more on the Double Haul
as a follow up to yesterday’s post Explaining the Double Haul, friend and instructor colleague Craig Buckbee a.k.a. EasternCaster offered a brilliantly simple addition, something every person of any...
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