For this review, I tested the best fly fishing rods for beginners across all angling applications—from bass and trout to salmon and steelhead—so you can spend more time fishing and less time choosing ...

When going after trout with a lightweight dry fly, you’ll likely want to use a lighter-weight line to present the fly more delicately on the surface of the water. “Beginners should know the ...

If trout in a small river is your target, you’ll need a lighter fly rod—likely something in the 4-6 weight range—and a ...

F ly-fishing may be the purest sport there is. Tying a fly that emulates an insect in the water to a line, then stealthily ...

With lots of trout swimming around looking for something to eat up at Lake Cachuma, this would be a good time to learn fly-tying skills and enjoy a great day at the lake. Flyfishing is also ...

Trout anglers have a new ... has penned his second book, “Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites,” which follows the award-winning “Fly Tying for Everyone,” that was released ...

It’s not just footsteps that trout are more attuned to in low water; it’s any disturbance. If you spook a fish on your first cast into a pool, you’d be best served to move on to the next pool.

When visibility drops, a trout relies heavily on its lateral line system to find food. Streamers create stronger vibrations than a nymph or dry fly would, making them easier for trout to find.

They’ve become a favorite among fly anglers in the American West – but to get the best of what brook trout fishing offers, head east. Brookies are native to the eastern United States ...

For devoted fly fishers, winter has traditionally been a time of quiet meditation at the fly-tying bench ... premium chicken feathers used in standby trout-fly patterns such as the Parachute ...

The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are intimidating for beginners. It’s difficult to decipher between different rod weights ...