Like many fly fishermen in Western Montana where the summer days are almost Arctic in length, I often do not start fishing until the cool of the evening. Then in the Arctic half-light of the canyon, ...
Fly-fishing differs from bait or spin fishing in two respects. The fly is cast by the weight of the line, not the weight of the fly, which is usually very small. And the movement involved in casting ...
Fly fishing instructor Greg Mason can often be spotted Saturday mornings at Urban Harvest Farmers Market with a colorful array of lures, ready to spread the gospel of the ten and two swing technique ...
Saltwater fly fishing is the fastest-growing segment of angling in the United States, according to the American Fly Fishing Trade Association. And, Southwest Florida is a player in this sport that can ...
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Fly fishing vs. conventional fishing

If you’re anything like me, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s practically a way of life. Whether it’s a... The post Fly ...
Kevin Kurz has been to some of the best fly-fishing locations in the world. But he knows there are hidden gems right here in his backyard. Kurz, who owns K&K Flyfishers in Overland Park, will tell you ...
I use to feel a bit awkward — a fishing writer and charter captain who did not know how to fly fish. So last week, I gave it a try under the direction of expert fly instructor and fly fishing guide Ed ...
KERTEMINDE, Denmark -- 'Hunting for Baltic beauties": That's a title that hooked me immediately. It was an article in the U.K. monthly magazine Trout & Salmon, written by Siegbert Stümke, a ...
Growing up two blocks away from McCrea Park in Oakland, Chris Korich says his young friends mostly steered clear of the "cranky old guys" at the casting pools. The two groups collided in the early ...
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A Fly Fishing Trip to Africa Took an Unexpected Turn on Safari; The Strange Spiny Lure Taking Over Bass Fishing in 2026; I ...
When Arkansans go fishing for bluegills and other bream, it’s a good bet you’ll find live crickets or worms at the end of their lines. These two natural baits have long been considered the best ...