From fly fishing tips to must-have flies to a hand-crafted German fly reel maker, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

Talk to any trout angler, and they’ll tell you that fishing with subsurface flies simply catches more fish than dry fly fishing does – and they’re absolutely right. Trout do the lion’s ...

The writer shows off a Venango County, Pa., trout that was attracted to an “Iron Mike” fly. (Photos by Jerry Bush) ...

In fly fishing, a nymph is both an aquatic insect ... during which time they swim or float to the surface and sprout wings. That killer dry-fly action that anglers crave happens during the periods ...

Are the Dogwood or Magnolia trees in your state in bloom? That's a good sign that the bass are becoming active.

The trout-approved Rubber Legs fly. / Photo by Jasper Taback I like to fish dry flies. It’s not that I dislike nymph fishing, but there’s something truly special about watching a trout rise to ...

Spring holds promises of renewal. The budding of new growth signals the mandatory assessment of your fly-fishing gear.

Just remember to dry everything out when you get back so your flies won’t rust. Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport for a reason: they work. Staying organized so ...