Shave and a Hair Bug: How to Tie and Fish Deer-Hair Flies Spun-hair files are secret weapons for bass, pike, and trout. Here are the best fly patterns, fly-tying tips, and big-fish tactics ...

Fly-fishing is the best time you can have in a pair of waders. Here’s all you need to know to start snagging like a pro.

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 ...

Not a nymph, not a dry fly, but somewhere in between. Fly fishing with emerger flies can be a game-changer during the early stages of a hatch.

The 5-weight fly line you may use for fishing small dry flies has a tip diameter of about .030 inch. The 9-foot, 6X leader you attach to it should then have a butt diameter of about .020 inch.

Flashy Flies Runoff brings murky water, and flashy colors will make your fly stand out. This is the time of year to have fun at the fly shop – chartreuse, pink, red, yellow, and orange are all ...

Here's how to start fly-fishing if you're new to the sport. (Hint: with confidence and a cool can of Bell’s Two Hearted IPA in hand.) ...

How to Master Alpine Lake Fly Fishing: Essential Tips for Stunning Mountain Waters Don't underestimate these backcountry gems. The window of opportunity is short, but the payoff is big.

Step back in time ten years or so and fly fishing for carp was exploding. It became so popular that it served as fodder for fly fishing films, spawned new guide services, turned previously unknown ...

You can spend $80 to $300 for a pair of chest waders. A half-dozen flies (sold at most fly-fishing stores) can run you $30, and a fly line can cost $60 to $120, ...

The Boston Globe How a tiny Massachusetts river has become a star in the fly-fishing world Cold water, big fish, bigger crowds. Fly fishermen Walter Sysunwater (right) and Thomas Schubert took to ...