Get rid of the strike indicator and enjoy nymph fishing. Tight line nymphing is an underrated, very effective fly fishing ...

Fly fishing requires specialized tackle, namely fly rods and fly lines, to cast lightweight lures known as flies—which traditionally imitated insects but can now imitate a vast array of fish food. The ...

Don't let a lack of knowledge stop you. These flies consistently catch trout, no matter the hatch or your fly fishing skill level. Like gems in the water. / photo by Ken Baldwin If it played out ...

Look at it as a morning starter with your cup of joe. Reading glasses have become essential in my fly fishing life. From tying flies at home, tying knots on the river, to editing photos ...

Water depth is especially important when fly fishing for bass, and a well-stocked bass box should include flies that fish well at various depths. As a starting point, I’ve picked out 12 of my favorite ...

They’re catch-all bugs, and they’ve earned their place firmly among fly-fishing’s bank of classic flies. How to Fish a Soft Hackle Fly Traditionally fished in the down-and-across ...

Like many fly fishers I started off fishing dry flies. At the time, we accepted that fly fishing meant dry fly fishing. Fishing a “floating fly” required you to develop all the basic fly ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear ...