Nymph fishing is undoubtedly the most effective method for catching trout. Unfortunately, the way that most people do it isn’t terribly entertaining. In my experience, you can only watch a strike ...

From fly fishing tips to must-have flies to a hand-crafted German fly reel maker, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week. Want to make ...

I always keep a gel and powder dry fly floatant in my pack. They’re similar substances, but they’re used at different times. Before your first cast of the day, you’ll apply a small amount of the gel ...

When I first started trout fishing, I was given an invaluable piece of advice: start with dry flies. Talk to any trout angler ...

Anglers who've used a Hare’s Ear Nymph, Walt’s Worm or Adams Dry Fly, can learn how to create them for themselves this winter ...

One of the major reasons I (and many of you) live here is because there is a piece of water for every approach and style of fly fishing in the Roaring Fork Valley. The “newest” (in fact, oldest) style ...

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

A few days ago, the trout were rising to midges. I could go into the details of which river, water temperature, weather, and everything else that goes into a day of fly fishing, but for now it’s ...

Seasonal changes also play a role in determining which method is more effective. During colder months, when trout are less ...

Picture this: Crisp, early-morning air, the sound of a rushing stream, and (of course) a six-pack of one of the season's finest brews. Sounds pretty damn perfect, right? You're just missing one thing: ...

When you hear “New York,” you probably don’t picture lush green valleys, pristine waterways, and drift boat fishing. I know I certainly didn’t. When I first heard about a chance to get into some ...