When my editor floated the idea of a fly-fishing story, I took the bait. My dad introduced me to fly fishing during our ...

A fly line is very different from the monofilament or braided line you would spool onto a spinning reel. Conventional fishing line does just one thing: allows you to retrieve your lure or baited ...

Surf fishing and flyfishing are both challenging ... A stripping basket is worn on a belt around your waist and as you retrieve your fly, it collects all your loose running line. Proper stripping ...

Ever noticed how it can be relatively “easy” to catch a fish or two in a pool teeming with trout but catching them all can be ...

There’s probably at least some subset of Drake fans who are also passionate about fly fishing. For those select few, today is ...

“Fly fishermen are going to use the term ... of the water and the weight of what’s on the end of their line. For people fishing in deep water, there are slip floats that allow the angler ...

Here is why two new pieces from the 2024 Simms Tailwind Collection really stand out for me for fly fishing travel.

From the rugged rivers of Kamchatka in Russia to the unchartered waters of the Amazon and the untouched flats of the Bahamas, ...

The publication, which just so happens to be named “The Drake,” unveiled the Toronto native as the face of its Fall 2024 ...

Drake’s latest cover stint left the internet surprised yet amused as he features on the cover of “The Drake.” The magazine, ...

A Spinning Technique to Get a Fly Down to Trout. Wanting to fish flies for trout but you don't have a fly rod. Here is how to ...

His advice to those newbies is to not expect to catch fish. “There’s more to fly -fishing than just being able to cast your ...