When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is all ...

Traditional Spey fishing is closely associated with steelhead, salmon, and big rivers. It's a popular fly fishing technique in the Pacific Northwest that requires long rods, special lines, and ...

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.

This small steelhead took a No. 6 Purple Beadhead fly on the swing. Daylight was fading fast when I strolled over to the Umatilla River. My 5-weight fly rod was strung up with a favorite pattern: a No ...

An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.