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.

The trick to getting good at casting isn't a secret, high tech, or ground breaking. it's all about practice, practice, practice. Show up at the park, the pond, your backyard – doesn't matter. Rip a ...

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a big uptick in beginner fly anglers. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge ...

If you're interested in taking your fishing game beyond just using any old rod with a worm, you need to look at specific ...

The sport of fly fishing grew immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 alone, participation increased by 11 percent, a giant leap over the prior 10 years. And the numbers keep rising. It makes ...

Fly fishing is to fishing what road cycling is to biking, stick-shifting is to driving and using a straight razor is to shaving. It’s a sport that requires precision, poise and patience and grants ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

They were casting on a soccer pitch that was covered in clover, honing their skills to be used on future trips to the Brule for trout, or the Cloquet for smallmouth bass or maybe a little Douglas ...

Beginner fishing rods should check several boxes in order to find their way into your next outdoor adventure. Built for casting bait or lures to fish, with ruggedness and value in mind, the best ...

The Northwest Fly Anglers are hosting a Beginning Fly Casting Class starting Tuesday (April 4) at the Green Lake Casting Pier on the northwest side of lake. The six ...