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- [Feels Like the First Time](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/09/14/feels-like-the-first-time/) - It was a wonderful, restorative week spent in the upper regions of the Michigan mitten to celebrate my birthday. But there had been something I’d been chasing all week that, as of our last full day, had eluded me. I’d been fishing all my life, and fly fishing for several years by then—mostly on our
- [ORVIS HELIOS 4 FLY ROD REVIEW: Is it Really 4x Better?](https://fisherofzen.com/2024/02/09/orvis-helios-4-fly-rod-review-is-it-really-4x-better/) - Their core marketing message is that this rod is 4 times better than the previous generation of Helios rod. In fact, Orvis goes as far as to say they have developed the “best rod in the world.” Have they? Maybe. Will that innovation lead to success on the water? That depends.
- [CASTING MATTERS: Making the Investment](https://fisherofzen.com/2024/02/15/casting-matters-making-the-investment/) - A variation of this article originally appeared in the December 2023 edition of the FFI Texas Council Newsletter. Much of what happens on the river is beyond our control as anglers—the wind, the weather, the flows, the fish. One thing we can control is equipment, often investing in the latest and greatest our money can
- [Fighting that Sinking Feeling: Alternatives to Sinking Fly Line](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/03/11/fighting-that-sinking-feeling-white-bass-with-floating-line/) - I’ve had lots of questions about sinking lines since the White Bass have started running. Like, "Do I need a full sink or sink tip?" or, "Can I fish the floating line I already have?" The short answer is "yes," but like lots of things in fly fishing, it's a little more nuanced than that.
- [Advice for Empty Netters](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/04/19/advice-for-empty-netters/) - Recently, I shared an open letter to Texas Fly Fishers on a social media group of which I am a member. It's really fly anglers everywhere, with the addition of a few Texas-centric topics. When it had been up for a day or so, I received the following comment from a gentleman name Keith: “Well
- [#5 | YOU'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER NET: Fly Fishing Oregon](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/10/18/5-youre-gonna-need-a-bigger-net/) - Earlier today, guided by a cobbled-together plan consisting of basic knowledge, general guidance and personal perseverance, I ventured eastward from Portland, Oregon through the shadow of the Mt. Hood National Forest. After an hour or so winding through old-growth redwoods, I rather abruptly emerged onto the straw-colored expanse of high desert. Windows down, I caught
- [PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD FLIES: Bonus Time Well-Wasted](https://fisherofzen.com/2023/04/10/dashboard-flies/) - The April sun burned hotter than usual on the back of my neck and the tops of my feet as I made my way across the baked expanse of cobbled Texas riverbed. There was reliable water, not so long ago, where Bluebonnets now confidently sprouted from between the rocks with no fear of drowning. I
- [#14 | A MOVING MEDITATION: Fly Fishing & Mental Health](https://fisherofzen.com/2023/11/01/14-a-moving-meditation-fly-fishing-mental-health/) - May is metal health awareness month, and Pat Kellner, the guy behind Texas Freshwater Fly Fishing, asked me to put some thoughts together on the pursuit of fly fishing as it relates to mental health.
- [GUADALUPE RIVER TROUT ANGLING: Setting yourself up to win.](https://fisherofzen.com/2023/01/07/in-it-to-zen-it/) - I recently went wade fishing with my friend, Steve Ramirez, on the Guadalupe River Tailwater. It looked like the San Juan in July out there that day with most of the usual “spots” already playing host to more than one angler. So when we came upon a run with just one fly fisher standing near
- [#13 | "NOT ALL TROUT ARE GENIUSES": An Interview with Outdoor Author Mark Usyk](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/04/21/13-not-all-trout-are-geniuses-an-interview-with-outdoor-author-mark-usyk/) - With a busy Texas trout season drawing to a close, I finally had a chance to sit down and crack open “Not all Trout are Geniuses,” by fly fishing author, Mark Usyk. From the first chapter, I was drawn in…not only by the vivid storytelling, but by the easy, conversational tenor of his writing. And
- [What length and line weight should I buy for my first fly rod?](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/09/09/what-length-and-line-weight-should-i-buy-for-my-first-fly-rod/) - Done hate me for saying so, but it depends... That's all too true, but let me see if I can give you a little guidance. I'll start by offering a few parameters so we know the rules of the game. In this case, I'm going to recommend based on this being an angler's first and
- [LOOK MA, NO REEL!: Fixed-Line Fly Fishing is Kinda Awesome](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/10/10/fixed-line-fly-fishing/) - What started as the answer to a specific student challenge because of its simplicity has now become a rod/line setup I reach for myself because of its performance.
- [I'm new to fly fishing, which instruction package is right for me?](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/11/11/im-a-beginner-which-private-instruction-package-is-right-for-me/) - First let me say that ANY option would be a good start. It really depends on your budget and how much help you think you might need. Private Beginner Fly Fishing Bootcamp -Premium: This is my flagship offering designed to "set you up to win" as you begin your fly fishing journey. If you want
- [Advice on upgrading your starter fly rod combo](https://fisherofzen.com/2023/01/01/upgrading-your-starter-fly-rod-combo-observations-options/) - I recently had someone reach out to say they were looking to get a new reel for their spouse's beginner combo. While the specific reel question was more unique, I'm asked all of the time what would be a good upgrade when someone is ready to move on from their $99 starter combo. The short
- [#9 | RIO PEQUEÑO: The Headiness of Fly Fishing Headwaters](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/03/14/9-rio-grande-headwaters-cutthroat-trout-fly-fishing/) - Like rivers, sometimes the biggest adventures start small. This certainly proved to be the case as we set out from our August basecamp to head up over a high mountain pass in the San Juans of Colorado. Besides the beauty of the Alpine Tundra, I had my heart set on visiting a few of the natives who have called these mountains home for some 70,000 years.
- [SA Creek Trout: One Line to Rule Them All?](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/06/08/one-line-to-rule-them-all/) - LINE GEEKERY. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. In preparation for guiding in SW Colorado this summer, I've really been putting some lines through their paces. Without belaboring the details, In doing so, I have a new favorite line that I think just might be one of the best all-around lines for the type of fishing we do in TX...and lots of other places, for that matter.
- [What Flies Do I Need to Start Fly Fishing in Central Texas?](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/07/07/central-texas-flies/) - That famous guy over at Orvis, Tom Rosenbauer, has compiled a list of what he considers 12 essential trout flies and I certainly am in no position to disagree with him, nor do I. That said, I wanted to see if I could narrow it down even further to help beginners cut through some of
- [Should I choose the Beginner or Intermediate Private Instruction Package?](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/08/08/whats-the-difference-between-the-beginner-and-intermediate-private-instruction-packages/) - Good question. The short answer is that one follows a set curriculum and the other is customized to meet the specific needs of the fly angler. Additional detail follows: BEGINNER PACKAGE: My beginner packages have a specific curriculum designed especially for those with little or no experience fly fishing. They are also good for folks
- [#2 | MANATEES-D: An Unforgettable Encounter in Crystal River FL](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/08/17/2-manatees-d/) - Imagine meeting a celebrity at the airport and striking up a conversation. Now imagine they ask you for a back rub. Well, that's basically what happened. Only the airport was a Florida Spring head and the rock star was a vegetarian with flippers.
- [Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park: A Hippo-Sized Good Time](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/08/07/we-had-a-hippo-sized-time-in-homosassa-springs/) - It was a bit on the chilly side, but was still a great day to visit the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. The park is full of native FL wildlife—and one old hippo (we’ll get to that). The staff and volunteers were quick to point out that the animals at the park are all some
- [One Pack to Rule Them All? The ULA Dragonfly Backpack](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/07/21/ula-dragonfly-travel-pack-review/) - A while back, I reached out to ULA Equipment about building a custom pack for me based on what has become their Dragonfly Pack. At the time, an earlier version with slightly different specs and dimensions had been released as their "Everyday Pack". My idea was for it to be “one pack to rule them
- [A "Casino Quality" Life](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/07/14/a-casino-quality-life/) - Card games have been a part of my social life since I was a baby. Literally. When I was born, we lived in a travel trailer at the Holiday Rest campground on Raccoon Lake. Evenings and weekends brought out all the older folks to sit around under the strings of cheerful, plastic owl patio lights
- [#1 | INTO THE WOODS](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/07/13/found-in-the-woods/) - When I was 10, my parents acquired a 70-acre, mostly wooded slice of paradise. And while our prior residences had big yards and afforded me access to creeks and farm ponds full of bass, bluegill, tadpoles, and turtles, it wasn’t until we moved to what local old timers’ referred to as “Pikeville Holler” that I began to find myself in the forest.
- [A Gulf Coast "Grand Slam"](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/07/12/a-gulf-coast-grand-slam/) - The day called for a little more wind than you’d want on the open water, so when I arrived at the spring to meet my guide, Captain Duane, he said our day out was gonna be what he referred to as “sporty.”
- [GEAR REVIEW: First Take on the Titanium Nano from Firebox Stoves](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/06/15/gear-review-firebox-nano-first-impressions/) - Well, I was gonna make stuffed bell peppers for dinner, but an evening by the campfire was calling, and so was my new Firebox Stove Titanium Nano! So I just chopped everything up and made a skillet out of it! I’m sure using cast iron (even a small dutch oven like this one) is pushing the bounds
- [An Indiana Spring Evening](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/05/11/an-indiana-spring-evening/) - A lovely Spring sunset lights the web of a bowl-and-dolly spider somewhere in the Hoosier National Forest. The forecast called for rain but we were given reprieve, if temporarily. So another campfire was in order. The moon in the southern sky put on quite a show…the pic, as always, does it no justice. It was
- [A Bucket For Your List](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/05/06/a-bucket-for-your-list/) - If you’ve spent much time with me, and especially if you’ve had the chance to spend any time surveying my outdoor gear, you know that I’m a big fan of things that serve multiple purposes. In fact, I’ve often said that if a piece of gear can’t do AT LEAST 2 things, it’ll have a
- [Three Gates for Your Gab](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/03/14/three-gates-for-your-gab/) - Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it TRUE? Is it NECESSARY? Is it KIND?” On any given Sunday, that’s pretty sound advice. But in our current communication climate, it might just be a survival-level skillset. When the dust settles, we always stand responsible for what we did & said. Or
- [Unexpected Blooms: Fly Fishing The Texas Hill Country](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/04/20/unexpected-blooms/) - The nice thing about wade fishing a river is that, in those moments, there is nothing else. Naught but the kiss of the sun, the caress of the breeze, the song of the water. The worst I may face is the errant gust of wind, a fly stuck in the brush from a lazy backcast,
- [The Last Straw...Hat](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/03/14/the-last-straw-hat/) - As you may know, I wrote a song called “Bad & Better Angels.” In that spirit, I have some “bad & better” news. You may also remember (and have certainly seen) my beloved Orvis hat recently repaired with a little upholstery thread. The bad news, as I found out the other day when a stray
- [A Needle Pulling Thread](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/02/23/289/) - This is one of my favorite hats. Okay, maybe my favoritest (yes, I know that isn’t a word). Anyhow, I think I’ve had it about 8 or 9 years now. I think of it the way most people think of a ball cap. It’s made of poly straw and has a chin strap, so it’s
- [More to Go Around](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/02/16/more-to-go-around/) - Tensions at the feeders have been running high the last few days. There are hundreds of birds and only 2 seed feeders and a suet cake. I looked out yesterday and it had come to blows on the ground under the feeder as they went for the few seeds that fell. It was like a
- [Making a Holiday Scene](https://fisherofzen.com/2020/12/24/261/) - Sitting in the glow of our sweet little Fraser Fir, replete with old-fashioned-as-God-intended incandescent bulbs and little red bows. Early in their life as husband and wife, my parents found themselves short on Christmas decorations as well as funds to purchase them. So mom tied some red and white gingham bows to make the tree
- [Ornamental Friends](https://fisherofzen.com/2020/12/14/ornamental-friends/) - I have a box of ornaments from my childhood that has followed me through this life. I’ve been without it the last few years and was getting used to the idea that I might never again have the experience of walking through the often happy, sometimes bittersweet memories they represent. But a few months ago,
- [#3 | BE THE RIVER: Where Water Flows, Life Grows](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/09/07/3-be-the-river/) - Be it melting snow running down a Wyoming mountainside, a river flowing through Eastern New Mexico, or a rare soaking rain in the Texas Hill Country. Where there is fresh water, life flourishes.
- [A Fall Flood: Byproduct of the Autumnal Equinox?](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/09/22/byproduct-of-the-autumnal-equinox-a-fall-flood/) - I woke up this morning with my heart and spirit feeling even more open and squishy than usual. Rather like a lobster having just shed its shell. On days like these, it's as though I hover just below the surface of a good cry. Not sorrowful tears, but the sort that are born of an
- [#4 | MINI VAN LIFE: Your Tiny Ticket to "Nomadland"?](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/10/05/micro-van-life-is-minivan-camping-for-you/) - When I heard that an old friend was having her MINIvan professionally outfitted for camping, I was intrigued—about the mechanics and the motivation. So when fate found me both 2000 miles from my home and 20 miles from hers within weeks of her taking delivery of her shiny new coach, I was determined to find
- [What I Hate About the Jetboil Stash and Why I Use It Anyway](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/10/28/jetboil-stash-review/) - Though I have often picked up Jetboil systems and turned them over in my hands at outdoor stores and put them into online shopping carts several times, I could never seem to pull the trigger on one. Until now. For me, JetBoils were just too clunky, too heavy, and too narrow in application to earn
- [FLYKU #1](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/10/28/flyku-1/)
- [#6 | EVERYONE HAS A PLACE IN THE OUTDOORS: Kate & Danielle Nolan of DNK Presents](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/11/01/season-1-episode-6/) - In this installment, I have a heart-to-heart with Kate and Danielle Nolan of DNK Presents, Brown County Bikes, and a nonprofit called Live Adventurously. It's a conversation focused on empowering and educating others, especially women, to embrace their sprit of adventure and self-reliance.In this installment, I have a heart-to-heart with Kate and Danielle Nolan of DNK Presents, Brown County Bikes, and a nonprofit called Live Adventurously. Like Episode #4 of my recent conversation with fellow van camper, Stephanie Burks, there wasn’t a set agenda for this interview. I wanted to just allow these ladies to talk about
- [Which is Better for Your Backcountry Brew, Simms Drink Sleeve or Yeti Colster?](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/11/05/yeti-colster-or-simms-sleeve/) - Both the Yeti and the Simms are viable options for shuttling your favorite beverage with you to the river or on the trail. If they were boxers, one would be the heavyweight and one would be the flyweight.
- [#7 | TAILS FROM THE TANK: Adventure From an Unlikely Angle](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/11/16/7-tails-from-the-tank/) - When someone says "backcountry fly fishing," it doesn't typically conjure images of a granite boulder scramble past Mesquites and cacti in the heart of Texas Hill Country. But with a little imagination and curiosity, backcountry adventure can be found in the most humble and unlikely of places.
- [#8 | ON LIFE & FLY FISHING: An Interview with Jordan (JP) Ross](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/11/30/8-jp-ross/) - Listen in on my interview with one of the most thoughtful guys in the fly rod industry. Terms you don't often hear in conversations about fishing came up—like happiness, belonging, and believe it or not, enchantment...
- [TRYKU | #8](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/12/21/tryku-8/)
- [#10 | From the Border, with Love](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/12/28/from-the-border-with-love/) - A couple of years ago, we were awarded the unique opportunity to spend the Christmas holiday along the US-Mexico border just in time for a government shutdown spurred, at least in part, by a political dispute over that very border. Feeling the gravity of that situation as we explored the ruggedly beautiful terrain and the river that runs between our countries offered a unique vantage point from which to contemplate the situation.
- [#11 | JUST SAY YES: A Float Down The Grand Canyon Might Change Your Life](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/01/11/11-grande-canyon-river-trip/) - A few years ago, Robbin Voight said yes to a 14-day rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. Well, she actually said yes 2 years before then, but we’ll get to that. A while back, I wrote my own account of seeing it from the South Rim for the first time. You
- [#12 | RELATIVE GIANTS: Feeling Small is a Big Deal](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/02/09/relative-giants/) - Spending time in nature is a good thing. I think that sentiment became more widely held than ever as a global pandemic drove us out of our collective confines like rats from a sewer. And if you ask people why they venture out, you'll likely get one or more of a few common answers. The beauty, the fresh air, the sun on one's face, the exercise. I's say there are many more—but for now, I want to reflect on just one that may be a little more obscure....
- [The Best Chicken Root Veggie Kale Soup EVER](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/11/02/soup-for-the-soul/) - This soup is not, necessarily, “medicinal.” But I find the making and consumption of it is certainly therapeutic. There’s just something to preparing and eating slow food made from whole ingredients that soothes the soul. And if you’re taking this continued "social distancing" thing seriously, you might just still have extra time at home. If
- [Adirondack Zen Fly Fishing Retreat](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/02/26/adirondack-zen-fly-fishing-retreat/) - “Zen Fly Fishing isn’t a technique, it’s an approach. One that invites you to slow down, relax, and be present in a way that will have you catching much more than what lands in the basket of your net.” - Cari Ray, The Fisher of Zen Slow down, and enjoy a week learning the Zen
- [Two Rivers Ran Through It](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/08/03/two-rivers-ran-through-it/) - Sometimes you just need a good paddling. And this past weekend was a beautiful one to get out on the water. So, we made plans to roll the #CariVan to the Little Manatee River State Park and then on to the Myakka River State Park a little further south. Two rivers, not an hour apart,
- [Mina, My Little BONUS Puppy](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/11/27/bonus-dog/) - June 5, 2001-November 27, 2018“It was a great run. It was a great life. It was a great love. Everything about Mina always felt like a BONUS. When we found each other, I was visiting a breeder to check out some younger, salt & pepper schnauzer pups to decide which one I wanted to put
- [Field Testing "The Peacemaker" Fly Rod(s) by JP Ross](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/08/20/jpross-peacemaker-fly-rod-review/) - I've been following the work of JP Ross for a while now. I first ran across his Muir pack rod, a 7-foot-5-piece fiberglass 3wt, several years ago when looking for a backpacking companion to chase wild and native trout deep in the backcountry. I'm a sucker for a lightweight glass rod, and I still plan
- [Why Fish for Zen? #6: Finding Calm in the Cast](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/05/30/why-fish-for-zen-6-finding-calm-in-the-cast/) - ©2022 Cari Ray, The Fisher of Zen I firmly believe that fly fishing within a context of mindfulness practice is immeasurably beneficial for mind, body, & spirit. Sometimes by offering low-hanging fruit like fly casting and being in nature. Sometimes by offering situations that border on tedious or frustrating, presenting us with the choice to
- [Why Fish for Zen? #5: Fly Rod as "Mood-o-meter"](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/05/23/why-fish-for-zen-5-fly-rod-as-mood-o-meter/) - ©2022 Cari Ray, The Fisher of Zen I firmly believe that fly fishing within a context of mindfulness practice is immeasurably beneficial for mind, body, & spirit. Sometimes by offering low-hanging fruit like fly casting and being in nature. Sometimes by offering situations that border on tedious or frustrating, presenting us with the choice to
- [Why Fish For Zen? #4: Going with the Flow](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/05/16/why-fish-for-zen-4-going-with-the-flow/) - ©2022 Cari Ray, The Fisher of Zen I firmly believe that fly fishing within a context of mindfulness practice is immeasurably beneficial for mind, body, & spirit. Sometimes by offering low-hanging fruit like fly casting and being in nature. Sometimes by offering situations that border on tedious or frustrating, presenting us with the choice to
- [Why Fish for Zen? #3: Practicing Self Control](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/05/09/why-fish-for-zen-3-practicing-self-control/) - ©2022 Cari Ray, Fisher of Zen I firmly believe that fly fishing within a context of mindfulness practice is immeasurably beneficial for mind, body, & spirit. Sometimes by offering low-hanging fruit like fly casting and being in nature. Sometimes by offering situations that border on tedious or frustrating, presenting us with the choice to get
- [Why Fish for Zen? #2: Practicing Patience](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/05/02/why-fish-for-zen-2-practicing-patience/) - ©2022 Cari Ray, The Fisher of Zen I firmly believe that fly fishing within a context of mindfulness practice is immeasurably beneficial for mind, body, & spirit. Sometimes by offering low-hanging fruit like fly casting and being in nature. Sometimes by offering situations that border on tedious or frustrating, presenting us with the choice to
- [Why Fish for Zen? #1: Practicing Presence](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/04/25/why-fish-for-zen-1-practicing-presence/) - ©2022 Cari Ray, The Fisher of Zen I firmly believe that fly fishing within a context of mindfulness practice is immeasurably beneficial for mind, body, & spirit. Sometimes by offering low-hanging fruit like fly casting and being in nature. Sometimes by offering situations that border on tedious or frustrating, presenting us with the choice to
- [A Grand New View of the Grand Old Canyon](https://fisherofzen.com/2021/08/24/the-first-cut/) - The trip we mapped out was, in great part, to celebrate D’s October birthday. She said she wanted to visit the Southwest. And specifically The Grand Canyon. “You’ve already seen it,” I said. “Yes, but YOU haven’t,” she replied with a twinkle in her crisp brown eyes, “and one of the things I want for
- [To TX Fly Fishers, With Love](https://fisherofzen.com/2022/04/11/to-tx-fly-fishers-with-love/) - A heaping helping about overcrowding, a dash about "spot-naming," and a pinch of perspective from a gal out here trying to stand for these beautiful places while helping you land your personal best. I recently had a few rather unpleasant interactions with a member of a fly fishing social media group. This letter isn’t about

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- [Hill Country Tenkara CAKAWTIC Fixed-Line Fly Rod](https://fisherofzen.com/product/hill-country-tenkara-cakawtic-fixed-line-fly-rod/) - At 9ft, this rod is a small-water angler's best friend. Purpose-built for warm water fishing, but equally as capable for trout, this rod can handle it all! 
- [Zen Fishing Gift Certificates](https://fisherofzen.com/product/zen-fishing-gift-certificates/) - For the fly fisher who has everything...
- [Private Beginner Fly Fishing Bootcamp](https://fisherofzen.com/product/beginner-fly-fishing/) - An introduction to the ZEN of Fly Fishing for 1-2 Anglers. Private Bootcamps can take place at any greater Austin/San Antonio/Hill Country location of your choosing.
- [Keiryu Rod Co INYO Fixed-Line Fly Fishing Rod](https://fisherofzen.com/product/inyo-fixed-line-fly-fishing-rod/) - Meet the "5-WEIGHT" of fixed line fly fishing. Longer reach, bigger fish, more options.
- [Hill Country Tenkara KILIX Fixed-Line Fly Rod](https://fisherofzen.com/product/hill-country-tenkara-kilix-fixed-line-fly-rod/) - Bigger water, bigger fish...purpose-built for warm water fishing, this rod can handle it!
- [Private Group "Try The Fly" Beginner Fly Fishing Bootcamp](https://fisherofzen.com/product/try-the-fly-workshop/) - Proceed with caution. The Zen of fly fishing can be addictive...

## Events

- [Getting a Line on Fly Lines: Specialty Lines](https://fisherofzen.com/event/getting-a-line-on-fly-lines-specialty-lines/) - Cari (fisherofzen) will be giving this presentation to the Austin Fly Fishers Club meeting. You do not need to be a club member to attend, this meeting is open to the public. Doors at 6pm, meeting at 7pm. There’s no shortage of line options available to fly anglers these days, which is great. But the
- [CASTING MATTERS: Mapping Your Casting Journey - Virtual Presentation](https://fisherofzen.com/event/casting-matters-mapping-your-casting-journey-virtual-presentation/) - SCROLL DOWN FOR LOGIN INFO. Casting is arguably the preeminent skill in fly fishing. It is also, quite possibly, the most frequently overlooked. While there is no consensus as to why, I would point to a few reasons as likely suspects. Historically, for lack of any existing standard of measure, it has been difficult for
- [CASTING MATTERS: Minding Your Loop - Virtual Presentation](https://fisherofzen.com/event/casting-matters-minding-your-loop-virtual-presentation/) - SCROLL DOWN FOR LOGIN INFO If you ask most fly anglers what the fly rod is for, they’d likely say to cast the fly, or perhaps the more experienced would tell you it’s to cast the line. That answer is close. But to be more specific, the proper movement of a fly rod by an
- [Texas Trout School - Guadalupe Tailwater](https://fisherofzen.com/event/texas-trout-school-guadalupe-tailwater-4/) - If I had a dime for every time I get asked “what flies are you using?” I’m always happy to oblige, but what I often want to say is “you’re asking the wrong question.” Time and again, I meet anglers who fail to understand that it is insufficient skill and/or knowledge, not their tackle, that holds
- [CASTING MATTERS: The Building Blocks of Accurate Fly Casting](https://fisherofzen.com/event/casting-matters-the-building-blocks-of-accurate-fly-casting/) - SCROLL DOWN FOR LOGIN INFO Description to come... Presenter: Bill Campbell, FFI Certified Casting Instructor Bill grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore, MD where he learned to fly fish when he was eleven years old. The area’s local farm ponds and its tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay proved to be excellent fishing classrooms for
- [The "Zenefits" of Fly Fishing - Keynote Presentation, Trinity FLYFEST](https://fisherofzen.com/event/the-zenefits-of-fly-fishing-keynote-presentation-trinity-flyfest/) - Cari (fisherofzen) will be giving the event's keynote presentation and offering casting instruction at Fort Worth’s annual Urban Fishing Celebration. Additional activities at this FREE community fest include the Big Trout Contest, open fishing, kids' activities, expert presentations, vendors and more. Visit the event website for location and additional details. PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION: Ask just about
- [CASTING MATTERS: Fighting the Wind - Virtual Presentation](https://fisherofzen.com/event/casting-matters-fighting-the-wind-virtual-presentation/) - SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR LOGIN INFO There are few things that intimidate, and potentially frustrate, a fly angler faster than a windy day. But when it comes to fishing the salt, Texas Hill Country, the mountains of Patagonia, the Western US, and many other famously fishy destinations, breezy conditions are the norm rather than
- [CASTING MATTERS: The Magic of the Curve Cast - Virtual Presentation](https://fisherofzen.com/event/casting-matters-the-magic-of-the-curve-cast-virtual-presentation/) - SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR LOGIN INFO There are fishing situations where an intentionally curved fly line will catch more fish than a fly line cast landing in a straight line. Times when the ability to make a curved cast or mend can be the difference between success and an empty net. In this presentation,
- ["TRY THE FLY" Fly Fishing Retreat- Adirondack Edition - Great Camp Sagamore](https://fisherofzen.com/event/try-the-fly-fly-fishing-retreat-great-camp-sagamore-adirondack-national-park/) - Spend the weekend learning the basics of fly casting and fishing while immersed in the beauty of the Adirondacks. You’ll learn about equipment, casting, flies and fishing techniques. In addition, the retreat includes angling opportunities to target wild, native Brook Trout on the fly. This means you’ll come away with the information and skills necessary
- [Texas Trout School - Guadalupe Tailwater](https://fisherofzen.com/event/texas-trout-school-guadalupe-tailwater-2/) - If I had a dime for every time I get asked “what flies are you using?” I’m always happy to oblige, but what I often want to say is “you’re asking the wrong question.” Time and again, I meet anglers who fail to understand that it is insufficient skill and/or knowledge, not their tackle, that
- [Texas Trout School - Guadalupe Tailwater](https://fisherofzen.com/event/texas-trout-school-guadalupe-tailwater/) - If I had a dime for every time I get asked “what flies are you using?” I’m always happy to oblige, but what I often want to say is “you’re asking the wrong question.” Time and again, I meet anglers who fail to understand that it is insufficient skill and/or knowledge, not their tackle, that
- [GRTU Troutfest 2024](https://fisherofzen.com/event/grtu-troutfest-2024/) - Cari will be joining other FFI Certified Instructors to offer free casting clinics all day Saturday & Sunday of the event. GRTU’s Troutfest TX is a nationally recognized event, and the largest of its kind in Texas, bringing out a crowd of over 3,000 people interested in fly fishing and preserving and protecting cold water
- [Lumiere Women's Retreat](https://fisherofzen.com/event/lumiere-womens-retreat/) - At Lumière, we encourage your journey to self-discovery and rejuvenation with a diverse array of activities that cater to your mind, body, and spirit. Our carefully curated program invites you to reset and reconnect with your inner essence and the healing nature of the hill country. Energize Immerse yourself in a variety of invigorating exercises
- [Texas Trout School - Guadalupe Tailwater](https://fisherofzen.com/event/texas-trout-school-guadalupe-tailwater-3/) - If I had a dime for every time I get asked “what flies are you using?” I’m always happy to oblige, but what I often want to say is “you’re asking the wrong question.” Time and again, I meet anglers who fail to understand that it is insufficient skill and/or knowledge, not their tackle, that
- ["Turn Back Time" Retreat](https://fisherofzen.com/event/turn-back-time-retreat/) - Cari will be offering beginning fly fishing clinics and guided fly fishing opportunities at Camp Waldemar's annual Women's Week Retreat.
- ["Fishing the Guad" Presentation at New Braunfels Fly Fishers](https://fisherofzen.com/event/fishing-the-guad-presentation-at-new-braunfels-fly-fishers/)
- [The Good Fly Roundup](https://fisherofzen.com/event/the-good-fly-roundup/) - Come enjoy all things fly fishing featuring Casting, Tying, Fishing Tournament, Live Music, Food Trucks, Kid's Activities, Raffle and Silent Auction, and more! Cari will be part of a "Meet the Pros" panel discussion co-presenting a women's casting clinic, and certifying casters for the FFI Fly Casting Skills Development Program. Click the link below for
- [Casting Presentation - St. Stephen's Fly Fishing Club](https://fisherofzen.com/event/casting-presentation-st-stephens-fly-fishing-club/)
- [Casting For Recovery Central Texas Fall Retreat](https://fisherofzen.com/event/casting-for-recovery-retreat/) - Cari volunteers as a fly fishing instructor for this amazing nonprofit organization that provides fly fishing retreats for women living with breast cancer. Please click the link and consider supporting this worthy organization with your time and/or resources!
- ["Fly By Night" Dark Sky Fly Fishing](https://fisherofzen.com/event/fly-by-night-nighttime-fly-fishing/) - Round out your day with a little evening fly fishing. You’ll join your instructor along the banks of the river to watch the sunset and/or do a little stargazing courtesy of Texas Hill Country’s dark sky. Grab hold of a fly rod outfitted with glow-in-thedark line and light up the night with your own fly

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