Developing a rhythm of smooth casts over a peaceful stream and catching fish may be goals for the beginner fly angler, but an experienced instructor can help turn initial flailing into finesse.

A shooting head fly line can be an asset in certain fly fishing situations. Once you learn the basics of this fly line you will understand when and how to use it, and find that it is an easy line to ...

Starting out with fly fishing can be equal parts exciting and confusing. There’s so much to figure out—gear, casting,... The ...

I did what I said I wouldn't do: I went down the TikTok rabbit hole. Are there any good videos on fly fishing? The answer is yes; there is a lot of good content if you are willing to look for it.

The river is flowing high right now with the peak of runoff nowhere in sight. Sequestered to float fishing or stillwaters, anglers may not feel as adept in their angling proficiency. Don’t let that ...

Now, I must tell you at the beginning, I am a great fly fisherman. I am not a good caster, not very accurate, and my line loops are so tight that I get a lot of accidental knots. On the small trout ...

Every Wednesday in the summer, Flinn, a fly-fishing guide with Aspen Outfitting Company, holds a women’s fly-flishing clinic at the shop’s Woody Creek location. For this episode of The Drop-In, we ...

Casting a fly rod is a lot like a riding a bicycle. who wish to hone their double-hauls, Krieger has it covered. The 144-page, 8×10 book starts with a consideration of the mechanics of casting. Basic ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The nail knot has never been accused of being an easy knot to ...

Fly-fishing essentials are the same from season to season, but veteran anglers know that the devil is in the details. Guides Freddy Santen and Chip Swanson of Breckenridge Outfitters in downtown ...