The fish splashed uncontrollably in the shallow water. Anglers stood on the bank and watched. They won’t count it as a catch until the trout is in the net — the tell tale sign of triumph. Meanwhile, ...

If you wonder why trout anglers get a bad rap. Well, why do we need our own tippet sizing system that makes no sense to other fly anglers? If you’re fishing for saltwater species – or most freshwater ...

If you find yourself stumped by picky trout with any regularity, it’s probably time for you to learn how to fish a soft hackle fly. These time-tested patterns are characterized by their wispy, “buggy” ...

Bass don’t disappear in winter – they move. Here’s where to find them and how to catch them on a fly rod, when cold water changes everything.

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 ...

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, ...

It’s not over ‘til it’s over. That phrase is highly applicable to fishing because anglers understand that until a fish in landed and secured, anything can happen—no matter how sure you are that ...

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 ...