Fly fishing is a centuries-old sport that offers a challenging twist on conventional ... with. But there are also double-handed rods, known as spey rods, which are even longer (11 to 14 feet) and ...

Image via Shutterstock A fisherman showed off his skills by catching a massive, record-breaking trout using just a small fly ...

So with a short aggressive front taper on a fly line all you need to do is adjust your leader length to fish a wide variety of flies. Some lines are good out of the box, but for most I shorten the ...

The success of a fly fishing outing often hinges on having the right rod, line, and fly, much like how the tools you use in business can influence your success. However, tools alone don’t ...

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 · The Greatest Stories Happen Outdoors ...

The holidays are here, and you’re tasked with buying a gift for someone who enjoys fly fishing. Fly fishing gifts are easy, right? While someone having a clear-cut passion like fly fishing can seem ...

NEAR ALLISONIA, Va. (WFXR) — Fly fishing has often been compared to ballet. It requires grace. It requires precision. It requires rhythm. It requires timing. And, if all the conditions are met ...

Here Are Five Lessons I Learned From Football That Can Improve Your Fly Fishing: 1. Know Your Opponent. Ball players at the college and pro level study a lot of game film—not just focusing on ...

Out on the coast, meanwhile, a related but less remarked-upon pursuit has taken root too, saltwater fly-fishing. Saltwater is Ben Whalley’s specialty. From May through October, Whalley, who lives in ...

That’s the thing about fly fishing. You have to focus, or you’ll miss a nibble. You have to concentrate on each cast, lest your line be flung to the wrong part of the river, or caught on ...

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Fly fishing is experiencing a surge in popularity across Northern Michigan, drawing outdoor enthusiasts to the region's picturesque river ...