Author

Kirk Deeter

  • The True Cast

    The True Cast – Equality

    “All men are equal before fish.” –Herbert Hoover

    “All men are equal before fish.” –Herbert Hoover Regardless of what you might say about our 31st President, who bears the ignominious reputation for leading the United States into the Great Depression nearly a century ago, he at least had this thought right. At the end of the day, the rivers or oceans don’t care—nor…

  • Conservation

    Trout Unlimited Wins: What we accomplished in 2025 and where we’re going next year. 

    And without your support, Trout Unlimited would not be nearly as effective

    Trout Unlimited president and chief executive officer, Chris Wood, highlighted a tremendously successful 2025 for the organization, its members and supporters in this Year End Review: Celebrating 2025 Because of You. Augmenting the work of 370 dedicated national staff members, hundreds of thousands of volunteers produced tens of millions of dollars' worth of tangible impact that helped TU restore and protect waters nationwide.  The fish are back thanks…

  • The True Cast

    The best gift you can give any angler

    I get asked this question “off the record” all the time. What’s the very best thing you can give as a gift to someone who really digs fly fishing? There is, of course, no simple answer. Everyone’s budget is different. Ever angler’s skill level is different, and so on… After a slap of the forehead,…

  • The True Cast

    The True Cast – Small water: Where it all begins…

    Sometimes the smallest water is the most abundant, yet at the same time, the most challenging to fish.

    I’ve spent a good part of the past month fishing in saltwater in the Low Country of South Carolina. There’s something special about fishing in the salt, particularly for redfish. Not so much in the open ocean, rather, back in the marshes and flats. Fishing in the backcountry in channels carved by tides is like…

  • The True Cast

    The True Cast – The sensory rewards of Autumn

    Enjoying a season through the senses

    Fall has always been my favorite season. But years ago, I liked autumn most of all because it’s football season. And what’s more, the baseball playoffs happen! Even basketball and hockey get rolling. What more could anyone possibly ask for? Well… plenty, I guess. Enjoying a season through the senses Lately, I’ve learned to value…