In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

Fly fishing for trout can be one of the most rewarding and exciting outdoor pursuits there is. It can also be one of the most frustrating. I often hear people who don’t fly fish talk about how ...

When I first started trout fishing, I was given an invaluable piece of advice: start with dry flies. Talk to any trout angler, and they’ll tell you that fishing with subsurface flies simply catches ...

PERHAM, Minn. - In a crowded backroom of the Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop in downtown Perham, the art of fly tying continues on cold nights throughout the winter. "Some people go to Florida for fun in ...

It’s never too early to prepare your winter fly box. Here are some of our don’t-leave-home-without fly patterns for the ...

One of the more confusing aspects for newcomers to fly-fishing is learning the different fly lines and their purposes. A cautionary note to beginners: Don’t let this intimidate you and keep you from ...

A lot of angers get overwhelmed when searching for the best bass flies. They see the staggering number of soft plastics, jigs, and other baits used by the conventional crowd and think they have to ...