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.

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 ...

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 ...

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Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a big uptick in beginner fly anglers. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge ...

I have a gift for turning a simple task into a tangled nightmare. Something as easy as replacing fly line becomes an ordeal of knots and bird nests. Fly line is expensive. You don’t just throw it away ...

I’VE BEEN getting dirty looks all day. Most of the anglers I pass on the trail don’t even say hello or ask if I’ve caught any trout. It’s a bit of a bummer because I genuinely enjoy shooting the ...