Tippets: Pleasure of Casting, Fishy Life List, Tips for Still Waters

October 12, 2015 By: Erin Block

  • Improving your casting technique will also improve your success on the water. But it can have another benefit as well: outright enjoyment of the process. Read more from John Juracek about “the very real, tactile pleasures to be had from good casting.” Via Hatch Magazine.
  • As some people keep a life list of birds.  Angler Ben Cantrell  keeps a list of fish species he’s caught. Journalist Matt Miller joins Cantrell on the water to learn more about his obsession and “fishy life.” Via Nature.
  • For many anglers, still waters can seem like black holes, with minimal clues about where to fish. In a recent article, Brian Chan outlines 10 essential tips for understanding these unique ecosystems and improving your success on lakes and reservoirs. Via Sage.