A couple of years ago, I was fishing with a group of fly fishermen that included two or three younger guys in their mid to ...
The Quill Gordon is a staple of the Catskill style of dry fly design, defined by split upright wings, stiff hackle and a ...
Fly-fishing teams from seven Wyoming high schools are competing in the state’s newest club sport — fly-fishing. “They’ve all ...
What flies are working? This is the question that you hear most on the stream, talking to other anglers, and definitely in every fly shop. The answer is not an easy one, as it changes month to month, ...
Fly fishing for carp is a lot more challenging (and fun) than it may seem. Here's our ultimate guide on how to get started.
Steelhead fly fishing blends skill, patience, and adaptability, with success hinging on matching flies, techniques, and presentation to seasonal fish behavior and river conditions. From winter’s bulky ...
A few days ago, the trout were rising to midges. I could go into the details of which river, water temperature, weather, and everything else that goes into a day of fly fishing, but for now it’s ...
Starting out with fly fishing can be equal parts exciting and confusing. There’s so much to figure out—gear, casting,... The ...
Project Healing Waters is a national organization with a local group in Des Moines whose mission is to heal veterans through ...
A canoe or kayak float may get fly flinging anglers into business with white bass. The float from Twin Bridges to ...
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 ...
We fly-fishers really look forward to the fall, with its cool weather and big trout. But when it arrives, it races by at breakneck speed, or at least that’s how it seems to me. Once the streams begin ...