MassWildlife will host a free “Intro to Fly Tying” course for beginners only on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at its Western District Office, with tools and materials provided.

Fly tying and fly casting instructor Jamie shares with you the basic knowledge you'll need to tie a variety of saltwater patterns.

First-time fly-tyers wanting to learn the basics? Waynesville Parks & Rec and Cataloochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited are partnering to bring you three evening classes in February.

The first things you notice about James Wood are his hands. They're large and powerful _ like those of a bricklayer or a blacksmith or a bare-knuckle boxer. He's got a frame to match, well over 6 feet ...