The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...

After walking away from a twenty-year guiding career in Alaska to write full-time, I’m getting the chance to return for one more week on the water. This is the third installment of a ten-part series ...

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 ...

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 ...

I've had the privilege of teaching classes at Angler's Covey, and one of the more frequent questions I hear is, "What kind of fly rod setup do I need to fly-fish in Colorado?" My responses are as ...

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

I emphasize "Wild" and "Alaskan" because this fish is a different animal from other trout. It is a strong and aggressive fish because they have to fight for survival every day in a very hostile ...