Fly Fishing

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The novice can feel barred from fly-fishing by all the gear, while the veteran angler can feel weighed down by it. Each may benefit from a minimalist approach.

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Last year, high flows frustrated anglers pursuing the coldwater steelhead that came through the Pac-NW. What does this year hold in store?

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For most of us the salmon fly hatch is the main event on the annual Montana fly-fishing calendar — period,…»

igh spring waters don't have to be all about deep-water nymph fishing. Spring hatches are common, and hungry trout — like this handsome cutthroat caught by the author — can often be coaxed up with big attractor patterns. Photo by Patrick Meitin.

During spring and early summer months when rivers run high, trout fishing can appear futile. In reality, it isn’t. Here’s how to adjust your techniques and enjoy uninterrupted action.

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The brand new Utah state record tiger trout has been confirmed, and it beat the old record by almost five…»

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The whipping was undeniable. It seemed my fly-rod-wielding buddy was engaged with another trout every time I gave him a…»

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Every year is a little different. If you’re angling for Rocky Mountain trout this year, here’s what you’re likely to find.

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The approach of spring means it’s time for some trout fishing action. And these options can provide a lot of variety of angling this month!

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Many legendary rivers in New York aren’t what they used to be, but anglers loyal to some less famous streams say their fishing keeps getting better.

This largemouth was fooled by a frog fly. It's wasn't the fish's fault, though; he may never haver seen a fly before. Photo by Jeff Walters.

Fly-fishing for bass is nothing new to most fly-fishing anglers. It is the conventional angler or novice fly-fisherman who finds…»

Photo by Bob Borgwat

Several seasons of my 25-year experience in fly-fishing passed before I turned to nymphs — flies like the Pheasant Tail,…»

Brook trout is the dominant species in the Snowy Range. Of the 75 lakes that have fish in them, 60 have brook trout.  Photo by Mike Gnatkowski.

Salty sweat streamed down my forehead, stinging as it reached my eyes as I hurriedly loaded my gear into the…»

Tossing a popping bug along shoreline cover can get the attention of largemouths. Photo by Polly Dean.

There are few things that get your blood pumping faster than a bass smacking a popping bug on the surface…»

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Spring run-off creates high water that often drives trout shallow — right where you can get them.

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Newly stocked Oregon fisheries should mean a bonanza for anglers looking to land their limits in 2011.

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In the Natural State, fishing for trout just below tailwater dams is the coolest way to enjoy some hot summertime fishing. Here’s where to go and how to do it.

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Don’t stop fishing for trout just because it’s winter. Just pick your days carefully and adjust your strategies according to conditions. You might be surprised by the results!

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The way you approach a stream and make your presentations can be as important as the lure, bait or fly you use.

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November is the perfect time to return to low-elevation lakes.

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Things are looking great for Keystone State trout fishermen in 2010. Here’s how things are shaping up near you this spring. (March 2010)

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Looking for trout water all to yourself and the possibility of catching fish over 10 pounds? Western Pennsylvania is the place to be and the time to go is now! August 2009)

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Most anglers think of the Susquehanna as a bass river, but in Clearfield County it’s all trout, with fish to 20 inches no surprise. Our expert has the story. (April 2009)

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This month, try these top-rated winter waters from shore, boat or on ice — as conditions allow. The trout are waiting for you! (February 2009)

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Here’s where to find some of the best summertime trout fishing in the Keystone State. (July 2008)

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Now’s the time to go for some great spring trout fishing near Pittsburgh. Generations of Keystone State anglers have enjoyed these proven waters, as the author explains. (April 2008)