On many iconic trout streams, experts say released fish aren't thriving. Yet anglers oppose stocking these blue-ribbon waters ...

Walk into just about any fly shop, and you’ll see a whole wall stocked with trout leader options. 9 ft 5x, 7.5 ft 4x, 12ft 4x – for most new fly anglers, the labels are a collection of numbers that ...

Fly fishing for trout can be one of the most rewarding and exciting outdoor pursuits there is. It can also be one of the most frustrating. I often hear people who don’t fly fish talk about how ...

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.

Every year, there’s a period of about six weeks between late April and early June when people will tell you trout rivers are unfishable. Don’t listen to them. It’s true that as temperatures warm, snow ...

Clint and I sat side by side at the trout advisory committee meetings. I respect him as a great friend of our tailwaters. As ...

VIROQUA, Wis. — When you wake up here, there are trout in every direction. To the east, the West Fork of the Kickapoo River. To the south, Tainter Creek. To the west, the South Fork of the Bad Axe ...

Minnesota boasts a gem of a region for stream trout fly fishing, and a new book aims to capture all 700 miles. Retired guide Bob Trevis' "Fly-Fishing for Trout in Southeastern Minnesota ... a ...

There are several reasons why Ken Shiffert has been in the fly fishing business for 21 years. The product line, knowledgeable staff and service at his Evening Hatch Fly Shop are crucial, but perhaps ...