It’s rare that a single fly pattern can work every day and in every situation on a western trout stream, but I’d argue that ...

Fly reels for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

The Confluence Fly shop celebrated the opening of trout season on the Lower Deschutes River on Saturday, their fourth annual event. There was something for everyone, making it a fun family outing, ...

Being able to read trout streams is just as valuable to a fly fisherman as the ability to read a defense is to a quarterback.

Aleta is a writer living in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She enjoys vinyasa flow on the park grass with her two young boys. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, ...

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.