Cast Away Books

10/03/2025

It's always fun to write about fishing in the great state of Idaho.

There’s an old saying attributed to Teddy Roosevelt that often comes to mind when I’ve been fishing for a while with no success: “Nothing in this world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.” President Roosevelt actually visited Idaho a few times, making not...

09/15/2025

Looks like anyone who bought a copy of the 1st edition of Casting Around the Eastern Sierra made a good purchase.
The only version I can find for sale online now is going for about 10 times the original sales price.

https://www.castingaroundamerica.com/shop

09/05/2025

“No fish will ever give you the same thrill as your first good trout.” -Ray Bergman

08/14/2025

"Fishing is a condition of mind wherein you cannot possibly have a bad time." - Zane Grey

Zane Grey in the heat of battle with one of the ocean’s giants. Known as a ‘Father of Big-Game Fishing,’ Grey wasn’t just an author of thrilling tales; he lived them. His unyielding focus and innovative techniques set the foundation for modern sportfishing, inspiring countless anglers to test their limits on the open water. This photo captures not just a man and a fish but the spirit of adventure that defined an era. A true legend doing what he did best.

The History of Sportfishing 12-Hour Film Series is now available to stream online at thehistoryofsportfishing.com

06/28/2025

Simplicity looks a lot like this view.

06/24/2025

I’d rather be fishing!

Brook trout fins ♥️

06/03/2025

Prince Nymph. Classic pattern that still works to this day.

04/04/2025

https://owac.org/falling-for-fishing-in-the-eastern-sierra/

I didn’t mean to fall in love with fishing. Sure, we dated on and off over the years. I did some casting along the North Atlantic as a kid. I threw some lures in the Rocky Mountains and the rivers of the Northwest when I was a young man. But it was never more than casual dating.

04/03/2025

03/14/2025

“There will be days when the fishing is better than one’s most optimistic forecast, others when it is far worse. Either is a gain over just staying home.”- Roderick Haig-Brown

Photo: Pleasant Valley Reservoir

11/11/2024

“One of life's quiet excitements is to stand somewhat apart from yourself and watch yourself softly becoming the author of something beautiful even if it is only a floating ash.” - Norman Maclean

10/14/2024

The 2nd Edition of Casting Around the Eastern Sierra is now out!
The expanded 2nd Edition includes more than a dozen new locations in Bishop and Inyo County.
Order an autographed copy at: http://www.castingaroundamerica.com/shop/evqif9aulfhkimxsccq7d032lq43o9