While native to Western North America, rainbow trout have become one of the most popular freshwater gamefish around the globe through stocking programs. They are coveted by both conventional and fly ...

Sadly, there's no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I've found is that the best lure for trout depends on ...

If you spend much time around fly anglers who pursue trout, you’ll soon be subjected to detailed entomology lessons. Fly anglers love studying aquatic insects because imitating those bugs is how they ...

I've been around trout from coast to coast, through research, conservation work, and fly fishing, for most of my life. Uncovering the intricacies of these species-where they can survive, how they're ...

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.

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 ...

Fly fishing is synonymous with trout. When most people think about fly fishing, they conjure images of mountain streams and fish sipping mayflies and caddisflies off the surface. It’s true that the ...

When brown trout were introduced to the United States in the late 1800s, the goal was to provide more sport-fishing opportunities. It worked – brown trout have spread throughout the country, boosting ...