Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another ...

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.

Casting a fly rod is a lot like a riding a bicycle. who wish to hone their double-hauls, Krieger has it covered. The 144-page, 8×10 book starts with a consideration of the mechanics of casting. Basic ...

Starting out with fly fishing can be equal parts exciting and confusing. There’s so much to figure out—gear, casting,... The ...

Basic fly fishing instruction tells you to look for and fish the seams, where slow water and faster water come together. In the beginning, this isn't always as easy as it sounds to untrained eyes.

Now, I must tell you at the beginning, I am a great fly fisherman. I am not a good caster, not very accurate, and my line loops are so tight that I get a lot of accidental knots. On the small trout ...

Jennifer Abraham, of Northampton, had long enjoyed fishing, but it wasn’t until three years ago that she decided to give fly fishing a try. Luckily, she had a terrific instructor, as her husband, Dave ...