In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

Sinking tips and sinking lines intimidated me for so long. I thought they were and extra hassle, and difficult to fish. I was wrong. Here's why you should make them a part of your fly fishing. It took ...

There are certain fly fishing tips and tricks you pick up along the way that aren't flashy, but they make things easier, set up smoother, and sometimes lead to more fish. You won't often read about ...

Fly fishing is synonymous with trout. When most people think about fly fishing, they conjure images of mountain streams and fish sipping mayflies and caddisflies off the surface. It’s true that the ...

Learning to fly fish is difficult. There are a lot of moving parts and knowledge needed. It is a lifelong learning journey. At first, it's frustrating, but the "lifelong learning" aspect is what ...

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

The first time I wandered into a fly shop on my own, I had no idea where to begin. I had been fly fishing before, but always on a boat and with the help of a partner or friends. Being alone—and ...

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, ...

Wading streams with a fly rod in hand may be the most traditional approach to the sport, but floating rivers in a raft or driftboat, leisurely watching the scenery pass by, has its merits too. The ...

We pulled up on the inside point where a tributary flowed into the main river. I was setting the anchor when the water twenty feet away blew apart and a huge head—mouth wide open—came up out of the ...

I can’t fish. At least I couldn’t until last month’s trip to Western Montana, where the days are as long and brilliant as the sun’s morning rays. Normally I have zero interest in fishing, and to ...