It is impossible to fly fish in earnest without obsessing over the flies themselves. We tie and buy and reinvent them, and since we’re bound to either lose them or wear them out, there is no such ...

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

Wondering what fly fishing gear beginners actually need? Our fishing expert outlines nine must-have pieces of fly fishing ...

Nearly a year ago, Weston Sagdalen walked away from the Three Rivers Outdoor Expo & Trout Classic with a 5-weight fly rod, perfect for most fishing around here. Last Monday, the teen fishing fanatic ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...

These three stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week.

If you've never fished for smallmouth bass with a fly rod, you are missing out on a great game fish. They are aggressive, they fight like nobody's business, and it's not a difficult species to target.

The holidays are here, and you’re tasked with buying a gift for someone who enjoys fly fishing. Fly fishing gifts are easy, right? While someone having a clear-cut passion like fly fishing can seem ...

I went in skeptical., I didn’t expect much from the Lower Niagara. Fly fishing it for smallmouth bass, and staying in ...

The Orvis Guide Sling Pack is a one-stop option for anglers wanting to make the switch from a vest. The 18 liters of storage is divided into two main pockets. A larger main pouch is perfect for ...

A lawsuit challenging Maine's regulations around fly-fishing only waters contends that the regs are unfair and unconstitutional.

Fly fishing may seem like just a sport, but for men facing cancer, it's become a meaningful way to connect with others going ...