Getting started with fly tying doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with the wealth of fly shops around here, the amazing ...

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.

I read somewhere recently that the universe is under no obligation to make sense to us. This is doubly true when applied to trout fishing, don’t you think? In the course of a busy day in the fly shop, ...

Finding the perfect setup is overwhelming. We talked to a professional guide to help you match your rod and reel to your ...

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VIROQUA, Wis. — When you wake up here, there are trout in every direction. To the east, the West Fork of the Kickapoo River. To the south, Tainter Creek. To the west, the South Fork of the Bad Axe ...

On the cusp of the New Brunswick wilderness, long past where cellphones can get a signal, is where Sydney Matchett has built his legacy. People blow by his unassuming shop on their way to fish the ...

X Facebook Reddit FISHING -- The cutthroats are looking up and that means the dry fly fishing action is looking up, too, on area trout streams. Cutthroat streams have been fishing well now that record ...

Anglers can catch trout using those no-knot "fast snaps" -- or at least, I did on one recent fly fishing outing. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I always figured those no-knot “fast snaps” ...

There are several reasons why Ken Shiffert has been in the fly fishing business for 21 years. The product line, knowledgeable staff and service at his Evening Hatch Fly Shop are crucial, but perhaps ...

Find a stretch of open-year-round trout water, and test your skill with a flyrod and a streamer. For the outdoor enthusiast in Northern Michigan, November is one of the most exciting months of the ...