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.

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 ...

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 ...

These three fly patterns will build the foundation for any future flies you might want to tie. Winter is the best time to get ...

What do you picture when you think of fly fishing for trout? If your answer is casting a bug imitation that floats and then watching a fish rise to sip it off the surface, I’d say you fall in with the ...

If you've ever thought about fly fishing, but didn't know where to start, here's your chance. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Aquatic Education Program will hold its annual ...

In this edition of The Morning Hatch: - If you want to learn how to fly fish, or know someone who does. This weekend, 29 states are offering the chance to fish without a license. Free fishing, no ...

From the Florida Keys to Alaska, our avid angler contributor shares his favorite fishing spots in the U.S. that offer extra ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...