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 other end.

If you find yourself stumped by picky trout with any regularity, it’s probably time for you to learn how to fish a soft hackle fly. These time-tested patterns are characterized by their wispy, “buggy” ...

Fly fishing is synonymous with trout. When most people think about fly fishing, they conjure images of mountain streams and fish sipping mayflies and caddisflies off the surface. It’s true that the ...

Fly fishing guide and outdoor photographer Daniel Shepler shares his favorite flies for Northern Michigan fly fishing. His recommendations were originally featured in “Fly Fishing: For the Love of ...

Fly fishing has always carried an air of mystique, often fueled by myths that seem to linger no matter how many times they’re ...

What ends up making or breaking the trip often isn’t the fish brought to hand, but the time spent in between. Learning to ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...