For those of you who are new to the game or have been holed up in some dark, far-off place, I would like to introduce and recommend a very effective way to fish our rivers and streams here in the ...

Learn about the Hare's Ear Nymph, a classic fly fishing pattern used since the 1600s. Discover its history, effectiveness and complete tying instructions with materials list.

What fly should I tie on? This is the age-old question, and there are plenty of “old reliables” most local anglers wouldn’t leave home without. As we slide into our winter season, here are some basics ...

What fly should I tie on? This is the age-old question, and there are plenty of “old reliables” most local anglers wouldn’t leave home without. As we slide into our winter season, here are some basics ...

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A close second would be, “What (or how many) fly patterns do I need to have to be successful most of the time? Those are both valid queries, and ones which reflect the quintessence of fly-fishing. On ...

BASALT – The Roaring Fork Valley’s first mayfly hatch of the year, the Blue Wing Olive, is under way along the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. It’s an exciting time of year and for fly fishers marks ...

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 ...