For most of the boys, it's a chance to work on something beyond a model rocket or a model World War II bomber. "These rods will be $300 rods when they're done," said Ron Fisher, a volunteer fly rod ...

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 ...

There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...