ROCK CREEK - Effortlessly, with a flick of his 111/2-foot rod, Bill Gray roll casts 40 feet of line over a deep, swift run. Another flick of the long, limber rod mends the line, swimming the brace of ...

A swung soft hackle or wet fly angled 45 degrees downstream is as classic in trout and salmon fishing as apple pie is to ...

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

Traditional Spey fishing is closely associated with steelhead, salmon, and big rivers. It's a popular fly fishing technique in the Pacific Northwest that requires long rods, special lines, and ...

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.

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

Don't let a lack of knowledge stop you. These flies consistently catch trout, no matter the hatch or your fly fishing skill level. If it played out like it does in books and magazines, we would walk ...

Outside the dog days of summer (and sometimes during), fly anglers almost always wear waders. Besides rods, reels, and flies, waders are arguably the most important piece of gear a fly angler will own ...