Fly Fishing

As spring starts to show through the snow and ice that has held the landscape hostage for the last five months, fly anglers begin preparing for the upcoming season.

To the fly fisher, the wooly bugger is the equivalent of th

Because I live in a county that holds more than 650 lakes, I do a lot of still water fishing for bass and trout. The dramatic depths of these lakes, many of which surpass 100 feet, and the behavior of the fish at certain times of the year is the reason I use sink tip lines at lot.

If you are looking for a way to stand out from the crowds this spring, then understanding how the two-fly rig can work for you is a must.

Every year, as the spring flows slowly settle out of our favorite bodies of water, you'll find dozens of anglers fighting for river real-estate in hopes of catching a few early-season trout. As fun as it is to have a nice trout or two stretch your fly line, there is a migration of fish every spring that can't be topped when it comes to sheer numbers of fish, spirit and overall fighting ability — the carp.  

Like most fly anglers who tie their own flies, I have favorite patterns.

It's hard to think of a single more productive pattern for catching trout, salmon and steelhead in winter and early spring than an

Wading equipment is to the stream angler as a boat is to a lake fisherman: it helps you get into the optimal position to catch fish.