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.

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

Basic fly fishing instruction tells you to look for and fish the seams, where slow water and faster water come together. In the beginning, this isn't always as easy as it sounds to untrained eyes.

During the classes, attendees will learn the basics of fly fishing as well as the differences between throwing bait on a ...

I’m not suggesting you drift a pair of dry flies through fast water or stained water. The double dry rig works best when fishing slow, clear water that offers the potential for rising fish – if you ...

“Most other people who come fly-fishing or who guide are so focused on the fish and wanting to catch these big trophy fish, and that’s about it,” says Erica Nelson, one of only two Indigenous women ...

If we boil it down, there are two ways to approach fishing the rivers and lakes here in the valley.  The first approach is ...

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Dave Hurteau has been my editor at F&S for more than 12 years. In that time, we’ve argued about every conceivable topic: Bows. Broadheads. Rifles. Turkey calling. The qualities of a good western movie ...

The Orvis Guide Sling Pack is a one-stop option for anglers wanting to make the switch from a vest. The 18 liters of storage is divided into two main pockets. A larger main pouch is perfect for ...

The salmonfly hatch is an epic, annual event on many Western trout rivers. Here are some tips on how to fish the hatch.