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 ...
When I fish a trout river that’s new to me, I often stop into a local fly shop to pick up a few dry flies. Every river has its own special patterns, and I’m a sucker for these. I thought it ...
We tested the best fly fishing rods from Orvis, Sage, Bozeman Flyworks, Redington, and more to help you find the best option ...
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 ...
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 ...