There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...
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.
Wondering what fly fishing gear beginners actually need? Our fishing expert outlines nine must-have pieces of fly fishing ...
When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is all ...
Nearly a year ago, Weston Sagdalen walked away from the Three Rivers Outdoor Expo & Trout Classic with a 5-weight fly rod, perfect for most fishing around here. Last Monday, the teen fishing fanatic ...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — It's National Go Fishing Day, a day that encourages people to step away from their busy schedules and enjoy the beauty of the water and "go fish!" Here in Central Pennsylvania ...
Streamer flies can mimic a variety of forage, but none is more common than baitfish. Unlike dry flies that match floating insects, and nymphs that look like aquatic insects in their larval stages, ...
Fly fishing has always carried an air of mystique, often fueled by myths that seem to linger no matter how many times they’re ...
The doldrums of summer aren't quite here, which means the smallmouth bite is still on in most of the U.S. If your part of the country hasn't become too hot, then you can still catch smallmouth ...