While some states still have formal trout openers, most allow year-round fishing so anglers can get out there even during the depths of winter. Although trout need cold water to survive, when water ...

For the most part, when I speak of flies, I am referring to dry flies. It’s a habit. I think the dry fly is what most people associate with fly-fishing. Fly anglers that approach a body of water, ...

Tying flies has long been one of my favorite winter activities. I derive much pleasure from crafting a supply of the many fly patterns needed to restock my fly boxes for the upcoming trout season.

For dry flies, a Griffith’s gnat to rising fish is likely all one will need. — East Rosebud Fly and Tackle. Boysen Reservoir, Wyo.: The ice is pretty well gone. The boat docks are in at the boat ramp.

For the adult midges, use Griffith’s Gnat and Midge Clusters (16-18). Streamer fishing has been slow, but there are a few takes. Favorite patterns continue to be olive, white or olive/white Lady Gaga ...

CASSVILLE, Mo. -- There's a place where daily limits go out the window and anglers can catch all the fish their hearts desire. Catch 100 rainbow trout? That's all fine and perfectly legal during ...

The Beaver tailwaters consistently produce good numbers of rainbow trout, but some area fly casters are taking advantage of another nearby fishery at Roaring River State Park near Cassville, Mo. "I've ...

Jeff Peterson of Mishawaka is happy to untangle any mysteries you may have over fly fishing. Or any kind of fishing. Especially if you’re a family. Or a retired grandpa like him. He started the ...

The mayfly may be the “fly” in fly-fishing, but caddis flies are at least as important a source of food to trout — far more important, in fact, on some streams. Still, the number of fly patterns ...