I always carry a mouse imitation in my fly box for that one time when everything aligns and you can catch a big trout on a mouse. Don't let the rainbow trout fool you. It's been passed off as a ...

When I guided, I made it a practice to step away from my anglers and let them fish. From a distance I would watch and see if I could discern the strengths and weaknesses in their game: why were they ...

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.

It’s best to know a thing or two about saltwater fly-fishing before you find yourself staring down a bonefish or tarpon. Orvis’ angling expert tells us how.

Tips for Beginners to Remember for Fly CastingThis happened yesterday when I was practicing casting at a local park after work.After the youth baseball practice ended on the adjacent field, the kids ...

Over the past ten years, fly fishing has seen a surge of new converts, with participation growing from fewer than a million anglers to more than 8 million Americans today. It’s easy to see why.

The flow and conditions of your favorite trout stream will dictate your success in the dead of winter more than anything else. Before ever worrying about what trout lure or bait you’re going to cast, ...

The dry-fly fishing up the Fryingpan River just won’t quit! Many people refer to the Fryingpan as the “jewel of the valley,” and one of her best attributes is the low water temperatures flowing out of ...

After selling my fly shop in the Florida Keys and retiring from my position as CEO of STH Reels in 1991, I decided that I would run fly-fishing schools for billfish (I ran bonefish schools in the ...

Few outdoor sports can match the grace and allure of fly fishing (not to mention the awesome gear). Let these bits of advice inspire you to get started. Taking up the fly rod requires a certain level ...