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.

When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is all ...

There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

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 ...

What a March it has been in the world of fly-fishing in our valley. I have caught more big fish on dry flies over the past month than I can recall in recent years. Why that is, I don’t really know nor ...

Ask Ed Lombardo about the best striped bass he’s ever caught on a flyrod and you can almost hear the snapshots of moments clattering through his memory. The stories generally all start in the same ...

Using the right fishing line for trout can increase your success. Trout are fun to catch, but they’re challenging, too. They have great eyesight with soft and small mouths, eat relatively small things ...