Fly fishing is a sport that has been around for many years and is a method for harvesting trout and other fish for the dinner ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I live in one of the most trout-rich states. Idaho is chock-full of blue-ribbon waters, and fly anglers descend upon them ­every spring. I like to target trout as much as the next guy, but I can only ...

Even the best polarized lenses fail when sunlight sneaks in from the side. Here’s why frame design—and side shields—make a difference. Fly-Fishing Gift Everyone Overlooks, to the Best Gifts for ...

If you’re anything like me, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s practically a way of life. Whether it’s a crisp morning on a river with a fly rod in hand or casting a spinning reel from a lake’s edge, ...

Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from Southern California’s outdoors scene. For the next several weeks, we’re featuring guest writers (whom we’ve dubbed ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

You don’t need a garage full of expensive toys to land your first trout. Our fly fishing expert breaks down the essential, ...