A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

When I guided, I made it a practice to step away from my anglers and let them fish. From a distance I would watch and see if I could discern the strengths and weaknesses in their game: why were they ...

Learning to fly fish can seem daunting because there is so much to learn. The truth is, it's a lifetime of learning, so don't look at it as a mountain in front of you; instead, learn each lesson as it ...

Do this one thing, and you will increase your catch rate by getting your fly in front of more fish. I've written about this before, but it is worth repeating. If you're not comfortable fishing with a ...

Streamer flies can mimic a variety of forage, but none is more common than baitfish. Unlike dry flies that match floating insects, and nymphs that look like aquatic insects in their larval stages, ...

Graphite is the tool. Fiberglass is the vibe. Add a click-and-pawl reel, and you’ll understand the obsession.

The Mickey Finn bucktail streamer has been catching North Country trout and salmon since the 1930s. Learn the history and techniques behind this iconic yellow and red fly pattern.

Fly fishing Rocky Ford is still fishing decent. Blobs seem to be the fly of the year there. The Spokane River is finally ...

Catfish, striped bass, and walleyes are just a few fish widely known to hunt nocturnally. It’s not uncommon for anglers to wait until the sun sets to get after them, especially considering the bigger ...

If there's a best month to learn how to fly fish, April is it. Hard-fighting white bass are starting their move into the White and War Eagle tributaries at Beaver Lake and up the Kings River on Table ...

The camaraderie of fly fishing motivated the state’s, maybe even the nation’s, top fly anglers to share their advice and experiences Wednesday with others during a reunion at Seven Springs. Blood ...