Tippets: National Fish, Crosswind Casting

May 10, 2015 By: Erin Block

  • The Striped Bass American Heritage Act would appoint the species as the “National Fish” of the United States. “I am honored to introduce this bill to finally recognize the striped bass as our national fish and enshrine its place in our nation’s cultural heritage,” says Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-NJ). To support the legislation, visit The Recreational Fishing Alliance.  Via PR Newswire.
  • In a video posted recently on the Orvis blog, New Zealand-based fly-casting instructor Carl McNeil shares insights and techniques for casting in a crosswind.