Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

The trick to getting good at casting isn't a secret, high tech, or ground breaking. it's all about practice, practice, practice. Show up at the park, the pond, your backyard – doesn't matter. Rip a ...

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 ...

Of all the outdoor pursuits I partake in, none conjure more interest from non-sporting friends than fly fishing. There is a mystique to the sport. A romanticism developed through literature, imagery ...

There's no better time to learn to fly fish than in the springtime. Most of the gamefish we seek in the Siouxland area move into shallow water during those warm sunny days of April and May and become ...

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

Fly fishing is a sport one can participate in across the country, regardless of the fish species they’re after. Submitted photo Of all the outdoor pursuits I partake in, none conjure more interest ...