Getting started with fly tying doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with the wealth of fly shops around here, the amazing ...

Prince nymph, woolly bugger, marabou muddler, mustard caddis, hippie stomper, rainbow warrior-sometimes I feel like I'm ...

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.

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” ...

Last week, I offered some suggestions on assembling a basic assortment of nymph patterns for early-season trout in our region. This week, I’ll present a similar discussion targeting dry-fly patterns.

As seasoned fishermen know, tailoring your fly box to the region and river you are fishing is important when angling for trout. Trout’s feeding habits change throughout the year and can be affected by ...

The beauty of fly fishing is that we never “cap out”; there is always something to learn, appreciate, and strive for in our ...

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Discover the story behind Fran Betters' iconic "Usual" fly pattern, a simple two-material design that became legendary on the ...