If you get your reel spooled up with line at a fly shop, you really just need to know three basic knots to go fishing: a loop knot (or nail knot); a double surgeon’s knot (or blood knot), and an ...

Spring is close, so it's time to get your gear together and make sure it's all in working shape. Waiting until you're on the water to find out if your fly line is up to par or your waders don't ...

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

I always carry a mouse imitation in my fly box for that one time when everything aligns and you can catch a big trout on a mouse.

"The Morning Hatch" is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, ...