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The True Cast – Thanks to the great Chris Santella
In this True Cast, Kirk Deeter, reflects on his late friend, Chris Santella, one of the very best to ever write about fly fishing. His spirit will always live in the fly-fishing world and well beyond.
I recently sat at my desk, to work on a presentation I made at Ladybird Books in Charleston, S.C., in support of my new book (written with Matt Supinksi) called A Fishable Feast; Fly Fishing and Eating Your Way Around the World. Exciting times and I am happy. In times like these, an author thinks about the many… many… people who support a book project…
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Finding the right fly rod for you
People ask me all the time if I could recommend a fly rod. Sure, I say, but there are many variables to consider, and what works for me might not necessarily be your cup of tea. Let’s start with the basics. Fly rods are categorized by length and “weight,” which doesn’t mean the actual weight of the rod…
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The end of the Gierach road…
I remember when my wife handed me the phone like it was yesterday. “It’s John Gierach,” she said. John Gierach I’d known John casually for years. We’d kicked around some of the same book signing events, attended trade shows and such, and my late mentor, Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post had made a personal introduction early on. But I’d be lying to you if…
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5 things I’d tell my younger self about fly fishing
I once knew a young man who took up fly fishing to impress a girl he was dating and eventually grew so fired up about it, he fished all the time. Then he started writing stories about it. I think he turned out okay, but, ooh-la-la… if I could go back in time and tell him a few things I know now, here’s what I’d have to say: Try…
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The True Cast – You have a friend in me…
What I value most from a lifetime association with fishing for trout aren’t the fish I’ve caught, nor even the beautiful spots I’ve experienced along the way (although it’s very true that trout seldom live in ugly places). It’s not the photographs nor paintings hanging on the wall nor the books on the shelf. It isn’t the heirloom bamboo rod or the other gear and gizmos. The ultra-chic and forever trendy wardrobe I’ve accumulated over the years—from the plaid…
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The True Cast – It’s book season
One of the things I like most about fly fishing is its strong literary tradition. I truly cannot think of another outdoor sport that’s had as many books and stories written about it. I covered many pursuits when I was at Field & Stream and elsewhere—from bass tournaments to hog hunting, goose calling and public…
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The True Cast – some thoughts on tenkara fishing
I am a fan of tenkara fishing, but perhaps not for the reason you might think. I think tenkara is less a “side attraction” and more a legitimate training aid that helps my regular fly fishing by leaps and bounds. For those of you who are not familiar, tenkara is an ancient Japanese fishing technique…
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