Don't let a lack of knowledge stop you. These flies consistently catch trout, no matter the hatch or your fly fishing skill level.

Hook more smallmouth bass on the fly. Learn the top 6 fly patterns for smallies, from topwater takes to bottom crawling crayfish.

but the act of swinging flies with a fly rod is fairly straightforward. (You can also swing a lure with a conventional rod-and-reel, but we’ll keep the focus strictly on fly fishing here.) Read Next: ...

Every fall, about the time most outdoors enthusiasts across the Northland put away their rods and reels and set their sights ...

A freestone stream presents challenging issues during the winter. It takes patience, finesse and a high degree of resilience to achieve success on the Eagle River during the cold weather months. The ...

Fly fishing is a gear-intensive sport. Rods, reels, waders, packs, flies, and hundreds of other little gadgets help anglers find fish, cast to fish, and catch fish. But this long list of equipment ...