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 other end.

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

For many fly fishermen, fly fishing is synonymous with rivers. You go out and walk or drift, cast to rising trout, and watch your fly float gently downstream. However, the reality is that not everyone ...

Learning to fly fish can seem daunting because there is so much to learn. The truth is, it's a lifetime of learning, so don't look at it as a mountain in front of you; instead, learn each lesson as it ...

As a parent, athlete, coach and business owner, there is always one thing that I can rely on — failure. Messing up, making mistakes and not accomplishing goals the first, second, or even third time we ...

In this day and age, it might be possible to learn everything there is to know about fly fishing from YouTube – but I’m thankful I didn’t have to. Having someone to learn from on the water and share ...

The combination of weight, power, and action creates a balanced combo that is easy to learn on. The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are ...

Idaho is one of the top fly-fishing states in the nation. Whether you want to sight-cast to rising fish in a blue-ribbon trout stream or feel the power of a Snake River smallmouth bass demolishing a ...

Learning to fly fish is difficult. There are a lot of moving parts and knowledge needed. It is a lifelong learning journey. At first, it's frustrating, but the "lifelong learning" aspect is what ...

Idaho is home to some of the best fly-fishing opportunities in North America. Whether you want to sight-cast to rising trout in a crystal-clear alpine stream or feel the power of a Snake River ...

I’m not much of a fisherman. The sport has never held much appeal for me, I admit. Perhaps it’s for a lack of trying. Or an aversion to staying still, casting into the chilly waters and hoping — ...