Fly fishing for trout can be one of the most rewarding and exciting outdoor pursuits there is. It can also be one of the most frustrating. I often hear people who don’t fly fish talk about how ...

When I first started trout fishing, I was given an invaluable piece of advice: start with dry flies. Talk to any trout angler, and they’ll tell you that fishing with subsurface flies simply catches ...

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.

Not all — there are exceptions — but many love to break the sport down and silo the tools and tactics within it into those ...

Streamers are particularly effective in high, stained water and in low light conditions. When visibility drops, a trout relies heavily on its lateral line system to find food. Streamers create ...

Few anglers would argue with the idea that rainbow, brown, and brook trout are the best-known, most widespread, and most sought-after trout in North America. While cutthroat trout might not get all ...

One of the more confusing aspects for newcomers to fly-fishing is learning the different fly lines and their purposes. A cautionary note to beginners: Don’t let this intimidate you and keep you from ...