The writer shows off a Venango County, Pa., trout that was attracted to an “Iron Mike” fly. (Photos by Jerry Bush) ...

On such days, these are the nymph patterns that I like to have in my fly box. If you find yourself predominantly fishing fast water, tie on a Perdigon. Its tungsten bead gives it the necessary ...

The Hot Butt Caddis Soft Hackle tied by Nick Simonson. By Nick Simonson Caddisflies provide a spring and summer target for all species from trout to panfish, and there are tons of great imitators out ...

The North Country Angler has a long history of fly tying. This caretaker of the franchise has made it a focus to be able to ...

In fly fishing, a nymph is both an aquatic ... In good pocket water, for example, you can simply tie on general-pattern nymph, like a Hair’s Ear or Pheasant Tail, under a strike indicator ...

Tie one on this Sunday, March 23, at the annual Central New York Fly Tying Symposium. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro, and features 20-30 fantastic ...