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Show Up and Put the Time In The trick to getting good at casting isn't a secret, high tech, or ground breaking. it's all about practice, practice, practice. Sho ...

Nymphing is by far the most effective way to catch fish on a fly rod. After all, 80% of a fish’s diet is made up of nymphs.

Part of the reason I haven’t caught more is simply because I have fishing A.D.D.; I’m so into ... So, here’s a general guide by season on where to look for your first trophy.

The Encounter combo reel was surprisingly smooth for a plastic composite fly fishing reel and performed well, making it the best beginner fly rod. The Orvis setup stripped line in swift water ...

Of all the ways to fish, topwater has to be my favorite. Fly rod, conventional tackle—it doesn't matter. That explosive surface strike, the sheer violence of a ...

Need a holiday gift for the fly angler in your life? Here are some suggestions for great rods, reels, clothes, trips and ...

Clam worms or squid work perfectly for these species and are easy to target for beginners and children. The important thing about children fishing is to have them catch fish right away.

Now, renowned fly tyer and lifelong fisherman Joe W. Howell will release his book "Fly Fishing Guide to the North Umpqua" on ...

If there’s a single ingredient required to get better at surfing, it’s time. Time to practice. To paddle out. To pop to your ...

2024 was a fun year for new fly fishing gear. Looking back, it’s surprising just how much awesome product hit the market (including some fantastic new rods). The MidCurrent team has had the good ...