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” ...

The Frenchie Nymph, developed by champion angler Lance Egan, is a highly effective fly born from euro nymphing competition ...

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 ...

Step back in time ten years or so and fly fishing for carp was exploding. It became so popular that it served as fodder for fly fishing films, spawned new guide services, turned previously unknown ...

Wondering what fly fishing gear beginners actually need? Our fishing expert outlines nine must-have pieces of fly fishing ...

Fly fishing guide and outdoor photographer Daniel Shepler shares his favorite flies for Northern Michigan fly fishing. His recommendations were originally featured in “Fly Fishing: For the Love of ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...

I was walking along the banks of a remote stretch of the Pecos River when I spotted something at the water’s edge: a blue plastic box, the size of a small book, out of place in this unpeopled land of ...