Fly Fishing

Even in close quarters, the ability to cast far will serve you well.

How to Cast a Fly Rod Farther

Learning how to cast a fly rod farther will make you a better, more versatile angler.

Fly Fishing

How to Cast a Fly Rod Farther

Learning how to cast a fly rod farther will make you a better, more versatile angler.

Recent Articles

Fly Fishing

The Morning Hatch - Tiger Fish!, a 52-Pound Freshwater Striped Bass, and “How To” for Saltwater Fly Fishing

"The Morning Hatch" is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, sweet, informative, and hopefully entertaining. Enjoy it as a morning starter with your cup of joe.

You'll find plenty of subsurface eaters.

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Lessons: Tight Line Nymphing - Tips & Techniques

Get rid of the strike indicator and enjoy nymph fishing. Tight line nymphing is an underrated, very effective fly fishing method for trout.

Fly Fishing

How to Build Your Own Tapered Trout Leader

Because sometimes factory-made leaders just won’t get it done.

A fly angler having second thoughts about posing for a photo.

Fly Fishing

The Morning Hatch – Jungle Tarpon on a SUP, Why Nymphs, Fixing Common Fly Fishing Mistakes

"The Morning Hatch" is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, sweet, informative, and entertaining. Look at it as a morning starter with your cup of joe.

From trolling spinners for weed walleye, to swinging streamers for big browns, to frog fishing for summer bass, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

Freshwater

What Makes a Great Fishing Dog?

A well-trained dog is the best fishing buddy you could ask for.

The crown jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains – a native Appalachian brook trout.

Destinations

Chetola Resort | A Blue Ridge Mountain Fly Fishing Gem

High Country fly fishing in style.

Fly Fishing

The Morning Hatch - Free Fishing, Choosing a Guide, Fly Fishing Finland

"The Morning Hatch" is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, sweet, informative, and hopefully entertaining. Look at it as a morning starter with your cup of joe.

LA Dodgers and the NY Yankees fly fishing reels that would make for a great fly fishing gift for Father's Day.

Gear Reviews

LA Dodgers, Man’s Best Friend, and Fly Rods: One-Of-A-Kind Father’s Day Gifts

For the fly angler and dog owner. Three unique, thoughtful gifts for Father's Day.

Gear Reviews

The Ultimate Father’s Day Fly Fishing Gift Guide

Here's how to win Father's Day.

An Alaskan guide helps land a nice rainbow trout.

Fly Fishing

The Morning Hatch - Saving Rare Native Trout, Euro Nymphing, and What Do Trout Eat?

"The Morning Hatch" is a daily dose of anything fly fishing, human interest, and sometimes from left field. It will be short, sweet, informative, and hopefully entertaining. Look at it as a morning starter with your cup of joe.

Fly Fishing

Trout & Water Temps | What to Do When the Rivers Heat Up

Thoughts on how to chase trout safely this summer.

Gear Reviews

Caddis Eyewear: Are These the Best Reading Glasses on the Market?

Reading glasses have become essential in my fly fishing life. From tying flies at home, tying knots on the river, to editing photos, or ending the day with a good book.

Fly Fishing

Why Wade Fishing Is Still the Best Way to Chase Trout

Nothing against drift boats, but nothing beats being in the water. Wade fishing is the best way to fly fish for trout.

The onWater app allows you to track catches, map lakes, check forecasts, measure fish with AI, and more.

Gear Reviews

onWater Fishing App Review: Smart Tech to Plan Your Trips, Track Your Results and Catch More Fish

The onWater Fishing app is the most advanced tool for anglers—track catches, map lakes, check forecasts, measure fish with AI, and more.

Brown trout will jump on a well-presented streamer.

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Tips | Why Streamers Are Perfect for Brown Trout

Big flies make for big eats. Brown trout and streamers are a match made in heaven.

Sometimes the big ones require a bit of a drive.

Destinations

Best Practices for an Epic Fly Fishing Road Trip

Fly fishing travel doesn't have to be a hassle.

Rigging up on a small West Virginia creek. The Orvis sling carries everything I need for the day.

Gear Reviews

For the Fly Fishing Dad: Father’s Day Gifts That Will Make Him Happy.

Two essential items for fly fishing that Dad will enjoy for a long time.

Fly Fishing

Trout Fishing Tips | How to Read Rise Forms

Rising trout have a lot to tell you – if you're willing to watch.

Catching fat, chunky smallies on four-inch streamers.

Destinations

Grand Rapids Smallmouth Bass: A Great City and an Exceptional Fishery

In Grand Rapids, after you've caught your fill of steelhead, you can switch rivers and chase big, aggressive smallmouth bass. Here's how.

Low flows, clear water, or direct sunlight. They'll still eat!

Fly Fishing

How to Fly Fish for Trout in Low, Clear Water

Don't let low flows keep you off the water.

The first of three Great Lakes steelhead I caught on a rainy day just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Destinations

Fly Fishing for Steelhead Just Minutes Outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids is a great city to visit. Add to that an amazing steelhead fishery just minutes away. Now is the time to start planning a trip for the next steelhead run.

Gear Reviews

Riversmith River Quiver – Fly Rod Transport Done Right

There's no better way to drive with fly rods.

Trout won't always eat the first thing you throw at them.

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Tips – What to Do About Dry Fly Refusals

Don't take it personally – just tweak your approach.