S tarting out with fly fishing can be equal parts exciting and confusing. There’s so much to figure out—gear, casting, reading water—and it’s easy to feel like you’re in ...

If you have a small river near you that ... the "whys" and "whats" of fly fishing. Most importantly, it gives you an opportunity to ask questions. These 5 tips are as good a place to start as ...

Winter trout fishing is a funny thing ... I also make a point to size down on my fly rig when I trout fish in the winter. If I normally fish a river with 4X tippet, I’ll usually drop down ...

The Fly Fishing Show brings anglers, top gear, guides, lodges, and professional fly tiers together for hands-on demos, casting tips, and the IF4 film festival.

If sitting around and staring at a hole in the ice doesn’t fit with your idea of fishing, take heart – there’s an open-water alternative even in the coldest part of the year.

Developing a rhythm of smooth casts over a peaceful stream and catching fish may be goals for the beginner fly angler, but an experienced instructor can help turn initial flailing into finesse.

Photograph by Pete Muller, National Geographic A local fisherman moves across the rocks in the Mathioya River. Photograph by Pete Muller, National Geographic Fly-fishing, with its knot-tying ...