Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

Even in close quarters, the ability to cast far will serve you well. / photo by Jasper Taback When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was ...

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 ...

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 ...

Participants in the 13th annual Women’s Fly Fishing Clinic on Saturday didn’t catch any fish. Instead of fish, they walked away from Frenchtown Pond State Park with new casting skills and knowledge ...

There's no better time to learn to fly fish than in the springtime. Most of the gamefish we seek in the Siouxland area move into shallow water during those warm sunny days of April and May and become ...

The combination of weight, power, and action creates a balanced combo that is easy to learn on. The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are ...

Of all the outdoor pursuits I partake in, none conjure more interest from non-sporting friends than fly fishing. There is a mystique to the sport. A romanticism developed through literature, imagery ...

LAKEVIEW -- Kathy Wirzfeld caught her first fish on a fly rod the hardest way possible -- the Jarrod Ruggles way. It was also Wirzfeld's first time fishing with fly fishing gear, but she didn't catch ...