S6, Ep 13: Casting Angles with Mac Brown
Join Marvin Cash and casting virtuoso Mac Brown as they recount their experiences at bustling shows in Atlanta and Michigan.
Mac shares a serendipitous tale from Atlanta, where constraint breeds creativity. Tasked with leading a fly tying demo with only a handful of materials, Mac turns limitation into a masterclass, crafting a fly with just a piece of partridge, pine squirrel and ostrich herl. The story serves as a metaphor for fishing and life, embracing constraints to spur ingenuity.
Marvin and Mac discuss the importance of adaptability, whether modifying a cast due to environmental obstacles or making do without forgotten gear. They emphasize the power of constraints to unlock new skills and enhance one's fly fishing repertoire.
Listeners will also get a sneak peek into Mac's upcoming casting schools and the partnership between The Articulate Fly and Mac Brown on a Fundamentals of Casting series. These sessions, designed to cut through the clutter of misinformation, promise to deliver clear, concise and effective casting wisdom.
As the show season winds down and signs of spring emerge, Marvin invites everyone to engage in the community, whether attending shows, tying flies or enjoying the outdoors. With a nod to the upcoming Super Bowl weekend, the episode wraps up with a reminder to relax, recharge and always be ready for the next cast.
Tight lines, everyone!
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Mac Brown
Guide | Casting Instructor | Author
Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac created the first full-time fly fishing guide service in Western North Carolina. The first Delayed Harvest on the Upper Nantahala River in early 1993 was also a result of his efforts.
Mac Brown is the author of “Casting Angles” which is a fly casting handbook for those on the journey of understanding the mechanics of the cast. The ACA, FFI, and others have endorsed this text as a reference for instructors as well. Mac is a Master Casting Instructor through the Fly Fishers International.
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