Getting started with fly fishing does not require a very long shopping list. Most beginners do very well with a matched rod, reel, floating line, a few leaders, a small fly selection, and basic tools.

Successful nymphing starts with your setup. A two-fly nymph rig is often the way to go – it allows you to cover a wider range of the water column, and it adds variety to your patterns. I’ll typically ...

An all-around trout setup that fishes like a top-of-the-line rod at a friendly price. The lineup offers rods up to an 8 wt for larger fish and even comes in a 10 ft 3 wt for euro nymphing. A ...

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.

When starting out in the world of fishing, the need for a high-quality, budget-friendly rod applies to both conventional angling and fly fishing. While there will be plenty of other tackle and gear ...

Fly fishing is to fishing what road cycling is to biking, stick-shifting is to driving and using a straight razor is to shaving. It’s a sport that requires precision, poise and patience and grants ...

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Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a big uptick in beginner fly anglers. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge ...

The sun is shining and the weather is great. But amid days of traveling, barbecuing, hiking popular trails and boating on the Dillon Reservoir, it can sometimes feel like summer in Summit County lacks ...

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Fly fishing has always carried an air of mystique, often fueled by myths that seem to linger no matter how many times they’re debunked. Whether it’s about cost, accessibility, or sheer difficulty, ...