If you ask some dry-fly purists (those who only fish with surface imitations), using a San Juan worm is bait fishing - but to each his own.

Everything you need to know about fly fishing nymphs, including five must-have patterns and the easiest way to catch trout with them.

Spencer is a fly fishing writer based in Utah. A member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, he's a columnist for the Standard-Examiner, KSL.com, Fishwest, and Trout Life.

Galloup has been a fly-fishing guide since he was 15 —that's 45 years ago. His career began when he was helping out a tackle shop and there was a need to guide a kid and no one else was available.

How to Fish This Soft Hackle Fly: Depending on the water conditions and insect life at hand, use a larger version as the lead bug to weight your rig and sink effectively in faster water, or tie on ...

If you’re fishing a larger nymph without much success, cut a length of thin tippet and drop a Zebra Midge off of it. Trout are often attracted to the larger nymph but will eat the trailing fly.

Essential trout skills: Take your fly fishing to the next level by Todd Tanner - Hatch Magazine "You need two things to be an accomplished fly fisher. The first, of course, is knowledge.