Flyfishing for trout isn’t a complicated, difficult sport. A close look reveals that a successful flyfisherman has mastered several basic abilities: casting smoothly and accurately, knowing how to ...

"The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step" by Lao Tzu Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a ...

If there’s tall grass on the banks of a river or stream, you can bet there are hoppers. Trout will often eat them right when they hit the water next to the bank, but a good drift down a mid-river foam ...

The dry-fly fishing up the Fryingpan River just won’t quit! Many people refer to the Fryingpan as the “jewel of the valley,” and one of her best attributes is the low water temperatures flowing out of ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — As summer continues, water levels in many western Montana rivers and creeks fall. The low water levels make for prime fly-fishing conditions. Ron Beck is a local fishing coach who is ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Calling all anglers to the waterways! This year’s fishing outlook is looking promising as another gorgeous weekend of weather shapes up around the region. Meteorologist Kelley ...

Trout fishing in muddy water can be a pain. All those rules you’ve been taught about where fish should be? Throw them out the window. If you can’t see anything, trout can’t see anything – they’re ...

Picture this: Crisp, early-morning air, the sound of a rushing stream, and (of course) a six-pack of one of the season's finest brews. Sounds pretty damn perfect, right? You're just missing one thing: ...

Low-light conditions are ideal for poppers. In direct sunlight, bass often hunker down to stay cool and hidden – but when the risk of exposure is lower, they’ll move into shallow water to feed.

Rigging up for bass? When it comes to stocking your kit, fly fishing guru Tom Rosenbauer says to keep it simple. An entry level (i.e. inexpensive), 9-foot, 8-weight will do just fine. A good quality ...