9 Winter Fly Fishing Mistakes (and the Fix for Each)
Starting too early, drifting too fast, fishing flies too big, stepping onto shelf ice: nine winter mistakes I see on trout water, and how to fix each one.
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Alaska Will Change Forever: Go Now
Alaska, a land renowned for its wild, untouched landscapes and abundant wildlife, offers some of the most spectacular fly fishing experiences in the world. But with increasing popularity and looming...
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Sight Fishing Cruisers: The Stillwater Stalking Game
Watching a fish, timing the cast and seeing the take — stillwater sight fishing turns lake fishing into a hunt.
Damselfly Nymph Fishing: Master the Swimming Retrieve for Stillwater Giants
Damsel nymphs swim, and trout hammer them. How to time the summer migration and fish the retrieve that triggers the biggest lake fish.
The Thermal Highway Method: Finding Fish Superhighways in Stillwater
Fish move along predictable thermal routes in a stratified lake. How to find those lanes and fish them instead of guessing at open water.
10 Tenkara Gifts for Simple, Small-Stream Fly Fishing
Ten tenkara gifts for small-stream anglers, from a complete Tenkara USA starter kit and kebari flies to zoom rods from Wasatch and DRAGONtail.
9 Best Fly Fishing Gloves for Winter, From Liners to Mitts
Cold hands end winter fishing days. These 9 fly fishing gloves and mitts cover casting, knots, rowing, the coldest mornings and even a trip to the flats.
10 Ways to Stay Warm Fly Fishing in Winter
Winter fishing is great until your toes go numb. Here are 10 ways to stay warm on a cold river, from merino layers and wader fit to mittens and a...
17 Fly Fishing Stocking Stuffers Under $25
Shopping for an angler and not sure what fits in a stocking? These 17 small gifts, all under $25, are the things fly anglers lose, use up or wish they...
13 Wading Safety Tips Every Fly Angler Should Know
Thirteen wading safety tips for fly anglers: belts, staffs, footwork, boots and studs, felt rules, dam releases, cold water, falls and fishing alone.
11 Rising Fishing Nets and Tools Worth Carrying
Eleven Rising Fishing nets and tools worth carrying, from the Brookie and Lunker nets to Work pliers, Nippas and the Diamond File, with the specs that matter.
Put the Heavy Gear on Your Hips
Net, water and wading staff belong on your hips, not your shoulders. A simple wading belt system that saves your neck and steadies you in current.
How to Balance a Fly Rod (and Why Your Hand Hurts)
A tip-heavy fly rod is why your casting hand aches by lunch. Find the balance point in five minutes and fix it with the reel, not your grip.
The Mindset It Takes to Chase Every Salmonoid Species on Earth
Tad Murdoch is chasing nearly 50 salmonoid species across the globe. The real skill behind the hunt isn't casting — it's research.
10 Best Winter Fly Fishing Destinations in the West
Ten western waters that keep fishing when everything else freezes, from the Provo and Green to the San Juan, Bighorn and Pyramid Lake, with winter tips.
9 Best Fly Lines for Trout, Matched to How You Fish
Nine fly lines for trout sorted by how you actually fish: all-around floating, dry fly, small streams, streamers, lakes, plus what to do for euro nymphing.
10 Essential Nymph Patterns for Tailwater Trout
Ten tailwater nymph patterns that earn a spot in the box, from zebra midges and scuds to worms and eggs, with sizes, colors and rigging notes for picky trout.
12 Fall Fly Fishing Tips for Trout That Actually Work
Twelve fall fly fishing tips for trout: timing, BWO hatches, low-water leaders, streamers for pre-spawn browns, redd etiquette, layering and staying safe on short days.
Hot Water, Hoot-Owl Closures, and When to Stop Fishing for Trout
When is water too warm for trout? Thermometer thresholds, how hoot-owl restrictions work, and the heat-day routine that keeps released fish alive.
Wet Wading on a Budget: Shoes, Socks, and When It's Safe
Wet wading is the cheapest way to fish summer rivers. Christian Bacasa covers budget shoes and socks, traction, and the water temperatures that make it unsafe.
Trout Rising but Refusing Your Fly? A Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Checklist
Rising trout refusing every fly? Read the rise form, fix the drift, then change size, stage and tippet - the checklist that ends refusal evenings.