Beyond the Cast is built on 35+ years of real on-the-water experience — redfish flats, trout streams, bass structure, and backcountry fly water. Every post is written from the water up. No recycled advice. No beginner filler. Just the reads, adjustments, and hard-earned lessons that actually catch fish.
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My Fly Reel & Line Lineup Reviewed: Orvis Mirage, Hydros, and the Cortland 444 Series
Two reels, three lines, and 35 years of experience behind every choice. Here’s how I run the Orvis Mirage and Hydros III across salt, bass, and trout — and why the right Cortland line changes everything.
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When Bass Call the Shots: Reading the Day and Switching Tactics Between Baitcaster and Fly Rod
Two days. Same lake. Same overcast sky. Completely different fish. This is a real two-day bass scenario breaking down when topwater was fire — and exactly when and why to switch to streamers or soft plastics when the bite dies. Covering both fly rod and baitcaster tactics, from hand-tied double barrel poppers and olive streamers…
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Florida River Fly Fishing Near Durango: Tight Water Tactics for Wild Trout
The Florida River near Durango doesn’t reward your best cast. It demands your most precise one. Tight water tactics for wild brown and rainbow trout.
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