When you work in a fly shop, the question we answer the most is “What should I look for when it comes to my first rod?” For the person new to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, lengths ...

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 ...

For those uninitiated to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, lengths and actions can be confusing, to say the least. Like everything else in this world, you can keep it simple or make ...

Sinking tips and sinking lines intimidated me for so long. I thought they were and extra hassle, and difficult to fish. I was wrong. Here's why you should make them a part of your fly fishing. It took ...

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

Feb. 21—Phil Rowley knows he has a fly line problem. The guide, fly tier and stillwater expert from Edmonton, Alberta, carries about 20 fly lines on his boat when fishing lakes. He packs floating ...

Fly fishing is a surface-oriented pursuit for the most part. It takes experience and skills to effectively present a fly subsurface. Moderate depths can be covered with the common floating weight ...

When you work in a fly shop, the question we answer the most is “What should I look for when it comes to my first fly rod?” For the person new to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, ...

I've written about this before, but it is worth repeating. If you're not comfortable fishing with a sinking line, I highly recommend getting comfortable. It will pay off for the rest of your fly ...