The Issue: A Connecticut city’s decision not to fly the ”thin blue line” flag to honor a former state trooper. The Wethersfield, Conn. town council refused to fly the “thin blue line” flag at their ...

Finally, after years of suffering tangled messes when changing out fly line, I've found a device that is both inexpensive and good, surprisingly good. When a Simple Task Turns into a Tangled Nightmare ...

Do this one thing, and you will increase your catch rate by getting your fly in front of more fish. I've written about this before, but it is worth repeating. If you're not comfortable fishing with a ...

There are certain fly fishing tips and tricks you pick up along the way that aren't flashy, but they make things easier, set up smoother, and sometimes lead to more fish. You won't often read about ...

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 ...

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.

The first time I wandered into a fly shop on my own, I had no idea where to begin. I had been fly fishing before, but always on a boat and with the help of a partner or friends. Being alone—and ...