Here's what you need to fly fish for pike. Spoiler alert: It's not super-heavy (and super expensive) muskie gear. 743K ; 204K ; 62K ... I can assure you, has little to do with needing that kind of ...

If fly fishing for trout is the elegance and grace of a no-look pass in basketball, then fly fishing for northern pike is a rim-rattling slam dunk.

No matter how long you’ve been fly fishing, I encourage you to make a dedicated bluegill mission or two this summer. To help get you on the right track, here’s a breakdown of my favorite gear, flies, ...

There have been days, Young says, when two people fly fishing will put 35 to 40 pike in the boat during an afternoon, which also tends to be the best time of day for targeting fall pike.

F ly fishing for pike is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, and with the fantastic sport pike can provide on fly fishing tackle, it's not hard to see why. While many anglers still prefer to ...

3. Popper/Diver. This is a given. Whenever you can get a smallie to hit on top, you are in for a lot of fun. A Diver fly will dive down a few inches on the strip and then float back up.

Fly Fishing Gear for Bass. A 7 or 8-weight rod is perfect for throwing air-resistant poppers. That size rod will deliver large flies and have the backbone to pull strong, ...

We tested the best fishing line for trout, whether you're looking for fluorocarbon, monofilament, and braid. For fly fishing or conventional, these are our top choices for landing more trout.

My favorite time to bird-watch is when I am fly fishing on a trout stream. It is not surprising to see birds there as some have the same diet as trout — mayflies and other aquatic insects. Trout eat ...

Headed on your first fly-fishing trip? USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards expert and fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends these 10 essentials for your fly-fishing gear pack list ...