Getting started with fly tying doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with the wealth of fly shops around here, the amazing ...

Discover the story behind Fran Betters' iconic "Usual" fly pattern, a simple two-material design that became legendary on the ...

Standing in the white sandy flats of Cape Cod, in water up to my waist, and striped bass all around me. This was pure bliss.

Discover how to create stunning textured wall art with this step-by-step tutorial. Learn to use stencils, texture mediums, plaster techniques, and blue glitter paint to achieve intricate geometric ...

As winter creeps in it often means a drop in opportunity for fly fishermen. That depends on where you live, of course, but for many of us, river time becomes vise time. If you’re new to fly tying, ...

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 Rim Chung’s RS2 Emerger comes pretty darn close. Rim’s personally tied RS2s ...

In 1993, to solve the challenge of helping other flies sink quickly while resembling an insect, John Barr of Boulder, Colorado, created the prototype of the Copper John. Until that point, wire was ...

One of these caught fish, while the others didn't / Photo by Ken Baldwin Prime hopper season runs from late summer into early fall. When warm water and low flows slow the regular aquatic insect ...

When it comes to chest-developing exercises, the fly ranks as one of the most popular among gymgoers. But there’s a lesser-utilized variation that may just give you better—and safer—gains. The T-bench ...

Nearly 30 years spent meticulously building bamboo fly rods has an impact. Bill Oyster’s dedication to precision craftsmanship has turned his workshop in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, into a bit of a ...

Decisions, decisions. If you’re a fly angler, you have lots to make. Yes, there are plenty of different lures on tackle-shop shelves, but not nearly as many as there are different fly patterns in well ...