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.

I remember standing in my front yard on Sycamore Street in the early 1960s, helping Jimmy Lovelace learn to cast his fly rod.

Here are 7 tips before the fly fishing season officially begins to give you a head start for a successful year. Spring is close, so it's time to get your gear together and make sure it's all in ...

There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

There is a persistent myth in fly fishing circles the sport belongs to trout, and the anglers who pursue them in cold, clear ...

Do this one thing, and you will increase your catch rate by getting your fly in front of more fish. I've written about this before, but it is worth repeating. If you're not comfortable fishing with a ...

Snowdown brought out some of our local competitors to test their fly casting skills in a friendly event with male, female and youth divisions, with about 20 folks seeking the coveted title of “best in ...

There is a moment on a trout river, when the light softens, the water goes still and everything you know about casting, currents, and choosing the right fly comes together in a single act of skill.

"Spring anglers often spend a lot of time thinking about fly selection, but line choice can matter just as much — sometimes more." ...