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.

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 ...

Idaho is one of the top fly-fishing states in the nation. Whether you want to sight-cast to rising fish in a blue-ribbon trout stream or feel the power of a Snake River smallmouth bass demolishing a ...

Fly fishing for trout can be one of the most rewarding and exciting outdoor pursuits there is. It can also be one of the most frustrating. I often hear people who don’t fly fish talk about how ...

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 ...

The combination of weight, power, and action creates a balanced combo that is easy to learn on. The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are ...

The sport of fly fishing grew immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 alone, participation increased by 11 percent, a giant leap over the prior 10 years. And the numbers keep rising. It makes ...

The program, known as BOW, focuses on providing a supportive, noncompetitive space where women can learn everything from fly ...

The Aquatic Resource Education Program of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will hold its annual adult Introduction to Saltwater Fly Fishing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"'Presentation is everything.' No wiser words were told to me early in my fly fishing learning curve. It's a fact, the fly angler who is skilled in the presentation of his fly will catch more fish." ...

Idaho is home to some of the best fly-fishing waters in North America. Whether you want to sight-cast to rising trout in an alpine stream or feel the power of a Snake River smallmouth bass demolishing ...