A weight-forward fly line is simply a long line with a thicker, denser front section called the "head." This head, because of its weight, carries the fly and pulls the rest of the long, thinner line, ...

You are new to fly fishing, you don't have much experience fighting fish, and now you have the biggest fish you've ever hooked on the line. Here's a tip that will increase your chances of landing your ...

Developing a rhythm of smooth casts over a peaceful stream and catching fish may be goals for the beginner fly angler, but an experienced instructor can help turn initial flailing into finesse.

Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport and an art form that is partly based around making the act of fishing more ...

You will begin to depend more on yourself and less on gadgets and gear. More on "a feeling" and less on what the textbooks say. • "He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The nail knot has never been accused of being an easy knot to ...

BOYNE FALLS -- Get a little taste of fly fishing basics at a new program being offered by Boyne resorts in northern Michigan.Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls and Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs have ...

Part of the fun of fly fishing is having lots of different flies and knowing how to use them. But the sheer number of flies that have been devised over the years is sure to intimidate anyone thinking ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. – Lisa Paulette came to the Abington Area Community Park on Sunday morning to learn a new ...

A bright yellow school bus rolled down the dusty road to Three Dollar Bridge in the early morning hours last Tuesday as warm morning light spilled over the Madison Range. West Yellowstone students ...