Even in close quarters, the ability to cast far will serve you well. / photo by Jasper Taback When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was ...

. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge percentage of them are from people looking for gear recommendations. Many of ...

I'm guilty of overlooking my fly rod grips. What choice did I have unless I was building my own? I fished with the grip that came with the rod. Recently, I used the TFO BC Big Fly fly rod that has a ...

From a distance, I watched as a bright yellow maple leaf gently disengaged itself from the branch it had been attached to since April because of the aging process and a swift northerly breeze.

There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

Fly fishing is a surface-oriented pursuit for the most part. It takes experience and skills to effectively present a fly ...