Central New York is full of die-hard, trout and salmon anglers who tie their own artificial flies. Ever consider making your own fly rod? Don’t be intimidated. It’s not as difficult or expensive as ...

Fly fishing, as we all know, is an art form that evolves with skills, precision and patience. For anglers, either old-hands or first timers, there's nothing like the thrill of seeing a trout snatch a ...

Do fly rod grips make a BIG difference in your casting? No, but the little difference it does make can equal that extra few feet that puts you in the fishes strike zone. I'm guilty of overlooking my ...

Discover the art of trout fly fishing with free seminars in Central Wisconsin. Learn techniques, fly tying, and explore local ...

You’ve arrived at a great hole, you have your waders on, gear ready to go and now the only question is: “What technique of fly-fishing am I going to use today?” There are three broad categories of ...

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

The combination of weight, power, and action creates a balanced combo that is easy to learn on. The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are ...

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, ...

Famed fly fishing writer John Gierach once wrote a book called Standing in a River Waving a Stick. Well, fly fishing looks a lot like that. And the stick in question is a fly rod. It’s the rod that ...