Finally, a Few Places To Get Started. West Branch Angler Resort, Hancock, New York: American fly-fishing got started in the Catskills, and these simple, clean cabins harken back to that tradition ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the ...

Soft hackles have been catching fish since the invention of fly fishing. Here's how to fish a soft hackle fly, plus 6 killer patterns. Print Subscription-$35 for the Best Field & Stream Stories ...

Fly-fishing shirts are available that have two front pockets. One pocket can carry a fly box with a selection of flies, a spool of 6X tippet and a spare leader packet.

If you do a lot of nymphing and dry-fly fishing, you’re used to lifting the rod in the air to set the hook after a strike. In streamer fishing, however, this move will cost you a lot of fish.

There are enough productive rivers in the United States to last even the most prolific trout bum several fly fishing ...

Here’s what you need to get started fly fishing: Natasha Eng hooks a big one, relatively speaking. Brian Zak. Equipment To start, you’ll need a fly fishing rod, reel and line, plus a couple ...

Give It a Try. As with most fly fishing lessons, it’s best to learn by doing. Pick up a few spools of tippet, and see what it feels like to fish a size 15 fly on 4x compared to 5x.

Fly fishing gear for women: Expert tips for finding waders, boots, and packs that fit right for safety, comfort, and fun on the water.