Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

Dry fly fishing is all about presentation. You’re trying to imitate an insect sitting on the water’s surface, so it’s important that your fly actually stays on the water’s surface. That might sound ...

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 ...

Learning to fly fish is difficult. There are a lot of moving parts and knowledge needed. It is a lifelong learning journey. At first, it's frustrating, but the "lifelong learning" aspect is what ...

MOUNT VERNON — Registration is underway for the annual Introduction to Fly Fishing course offered by the Fidalgo Fly Fishers through a partnership with Skagit Valley College. The course is 6:30 to 9 p ...

The Mayfly Project connects foster children with mentors to teach fly fishing and outdoor skills in Pennsylvania.

Discover the legacy of fly fishing at this Pennsylvania museum featuring rare gear and stories from sport legends.

West Virginia has a rich history when it comes to fly fishing, and the festival was created as a way to promote and grow the ...

Last year in this space — the exact space, my March 2025 column — I shared 10 items to begin a tacklebox. Most anglers start with a spinning rod and lure or bait, especially youngsters; and as I write ...