When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is all ...

The trick to getting good at casting isn't a secret, high tech, or ground breaking. it's all about practice, practice, practice. Show up at the park, the pond, your backyard – doesn't matter. Rip a ...

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.

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

They came to learn how to cast a fly rod and line, and they left with a sense of accomplishment and possibly a weary arm or sore wrist. Welcome to the Missouri Valley Fly Fisher Club's fly-casting ...

Fly-fishing into a strong wind can be very frustrating for anglers who are trying to cast for distance and pinpoint the placement of their fly. So I asked outfitter John Perry how his fly-fisher ...

Nearly a year ago, Weston Sagdalen walked away from the Three Rivers Outdoor Expo & Trout Classic with a 5-weight fly rod, perfect for most fishing around here. Last Monday, the teen fishing fanatic ...