I make it a practice to always carry a few mouse patterns in my fly box when fishing for trout. You don’t need an entire box dedicated to mouse flies, but keep a couple ready—you might just ...

Soft hackles have been catching fish since the invention of fly fishing. Here's how to fish a soft hackle fly, plus 6 killer patterns. Join the 1871 Club Now : Members-only Hats, 2x F&S Issues ...

A simple, small pattern, the RS2 is tailor-made for finicky fish. When you can see trout feeding just below the surface but can’t seem to match what they’re eating, this fly often does the trick.

Everything you need to know about fly fishing nymphs, including five must-have patterns and the easiest way to catch trout with them. Join the 1871 Club Now : Members-only Hats, 2x F&S Issues ...

When I’m fishing a stream, I stick with a floating line and let the fly tumble naturally along the rocks. In a lake, I swap to a sinking tip line to get it down to where the action is, usually ...

Fly fishing requires specialized tackle, namely fly rods and fly lines, to cast lightweight lures known as flies—which traditionally imitated insects but can now imitate a vast array of fish food. The ...

Fly fishing for trout on a stream or river could be addictive. The ability of an angler to try and present an imitation fly that looks very much like a natural in the current and allowing it to mov… ...

Fly fishing for trout on a stream or river could be addictive. The ability of an angler to try and present an imitation fly that looks very much like a natural in the current and allowing it to mov… ...

Here's how to fly fish for bluegills. 743K ; 204K ; 62K ; 108K ; Search for ... you can get away with a handful of patterns regardless of where you’re fishing. From farm ponds to meandering country ...

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 ...