Fly Fishing: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Fly Fish
How to fly fish. A general introduction to fly fishing, popular species and necessary gear.
How to fly fish. A general introduction to fly fishing, popular species and necessary gear.
Best Fly Rods
A look at the best fly rods and fly fishing manufacturers as listed by the IGFA World Record Book. The top fly fishing rod makers include Sage, G Loomis, Thomas and Thomas, Orvis, Redington, Albright, Winston, Cabelas, Temple Fork, Bass Pro Shops and Shakespeare.
A look at the best fly rods and fly fishing manufacturers as listed by the IGFA World Record Book. The top fly fishing rod makers include Sage, G Loomis, Thomas and Thomas, Orvis, Redington, Albright, Winston, Cabelas, Temple Fork, Bass Pro Shops and Shakespeare.
How to Cast a Fly
How to Cast a Fly - Some concepts to keep in mind next time you're practicing your fly casting technique.
How to Cast a Fly - Some concepts to keep in mind next time you're practicing your fly casting technique.
Best Fly Reels - Top 10 Fly Re
Best Fly Reels - Top 10 fly reel makers as listed by the IGFA World Record Book.
Best Fly Reels - Top 10 fly reel makers as listed by the IGFA World Record Book.
Trout Feeding Zones
Everything you need to know about the four different feeding zones in a typical trout stream.
Everything you need to know about the four different feeding zones in a typical trout stream.
Sage Fly Rods
A closer look at Sage Fly Fishing Rods, known as one of the best fly rod makers in the world.
A closer look at Sage Fly Fishing Rods, known as one of the best fly rod makers in the world.
Popular Fly Knots
A look at some of the best knots for fly fishing, including the Arbor Knot, Albright Knot, Nail Knot and Perfection Loop.
A look at some of the best knots for fly fishing, including the Arbor Knot, Albright Knot, Nail Knot and Perfection Loop.
Float Tubing
Everything you need to know about fly fishing from a float tube.
Everything you need to know about fly fishing from a float tube.
How to Tie an Albright Knot
The best way to tie the backing to your fly line or join different diameters of monofilament.
The best way to tie the backing to your fly line or join different diameters of monofilament.
Top 10 Fly Tippets
A look at the top 10 fly tippet makers as listed by the IGFA World Record Book.
A look at the top 10 fly tippet makers as listed by the IGFA World Record Book.
Ocean Kayak Prowler 15
Product review of Trident Ocean Kayak Prowler 15 Angler Edition, one of the first sit-on-top kayaks made specifically for fishermen.
Product review of Trident Ocean Kayak Prowler 15 Angler Edition, one of the first sit-on-top kayaks made specifically for fishermen.
TroutRecord
Saskatchewan’s Adam Konrad has officially been granted the world record for his ginormous rainbow trout caught in the summer of 2007.
Saskatchewan’s Adam Konrad has officially been granted the world record for his ginormous rainbow trout caught in the summer of 2007.
Topwater Bass
When the weather warms and the days go longer, the topwater bite picks up for fly fishermen.
When the weather warms and the days go longer, the topwater bite picks up for fly fishermen.
Fly Fishing Grips
A look at the three main fly fishing grips.
A look at the three main fly fishing grips.
White River Float Tube
Product review of White River's round and open-front float tubes for fly fishing.
Product review of White River's round and open-front float tubes for fly fishing.
Rainbow Trout
Everything you need to know about the rainbow trout, the most popular species for fly fishermen.
Everything you need to know about the rainbow trout, the most popular species for fly fishermen.
How to Tie a Nail Knot
A popular way to tie the fly line to the leader
A popular way to tie the fly line to the leader
Merced
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing in and around Yosemite on the Merced River.
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing in and around Yosemite on the Merced River.
How to Tie an Arbor Knot
The best way to tie the backing to your fly reel or arbor.
The best way to tie the backing to your fly reel or arbor.
Fly Fishing Tips
A look at some helpful tips and tricks that could help you out next time you're on the water.
A look at some helpful tips and tricks that could help you out next time you're on the water.
Muddler Minnow
A step-by-step look at how to Tie the Muddler Minnow.
A step-by-step look at how to Tie the Muddler Minnow.
Fishing for a Bargain
A running list of the top Web resources for anglers on a budget.
A running list of the top Web resources for anglers on a budget.
Fishing Preparation
The offseason is the time to get on the water and scout out your favorite streams before the fishing season is upon us.
The offseason is the time to get on the water and scout out your favorite streams before the fishing season is upon us.
Spotted Bass
A profiled of the spotted bass, a southern species that can be a fun substitute for bass on ponds, lakes and rivers in the South.
A profiled of the spotted bass, a southern species that can be a fun substitute for bass on ponds, lakes and rivers in the South.
Surfperch
Fall and winter can be an ideal time for finding surfperch.
Fall and winter can be an ideal time for finding surfperch.
Steelhead Fishing Tips
Some tips to keep in mind next time you're fly fishing for steelhead trout.
Some tips to keep in mind next time you're fly fishing for steelhead trout.
Golden Trout
Everything you need to know about the golden trout, native to the Kern River watershed in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Everything you need to know about the golden trout, native to the Kern River watershed in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Cottonwood Lakes
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Cottonwood Lakes, Calif., for golden trout.
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Cottonwood Lakes, Calif., for golden trout.
Fly Fishing Truckee River
The best places to fly fish at Truckee River, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
The best places to fly fish at Truckee River, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
Fishing Checklist
A quick checklist in preparation of your next fishing trip.
A quick checklist in preparation of your next fishing trip.
North Fork Kern River
Profile about fishing the North Fork of the Kern River.
Profile about fishing the North Fork of the Kern River.
Saltwater Flies
A Look at Some Popular Flies for Nearshore Fly Fishing
A Look at Some Popular Flies for Nearshore Fly Fishing
American River
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing the American River in Northern California.
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing the American River in Northern California.
Fishing Rock Creek
A look at an often overlooked creek and its big brown trout near Missoula, Montana.
A look at an often overlooked creek and its big brown trout near Missoula, Montana.
Missoula
Fly fishing the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Rock Creek in Missoula, Montana.
Fly fishing the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Rock Creek in Missoula, Montana.
Fly Fishing near Lake Tahoe
The best places to fly fish near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
The best places to fly fish near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
South Fork Kern River
General profile of fishing on the South Fork and Lower Kern River.
General profile of fishing on the South Fork and Lower Kern River.
Hooked on mega fish
Zeb Hogan's National Geographic show proves that fly fishing for "Mega Fish" is a challenge.
Zeb Hogan's National Geographic show proves that fly fishing for "Mega Fish" is a challenge.
How to Tie a Perfection Loop
A popular loop-to-loop connection knot for leaders.
A popular loop-to-loop connection knot for leaders.
Bass Pro
Review of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Review of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Hobbs Creek Reel
A look at the Hobbs Creek Fly Reel, models HCI, HCII, and HCII, available through the White River Fly Shop and www.basspro.com.
A look at the Hobbs Creek Fly Reel, models HCI, HCII, and HCII, available through the White River Fly Shop and www.basspro.com.
Central California Steelhead
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the Big Sur, Carmel and San Lorenzo rivers.
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the Big Sur, Carmel and San Lorenzo rivers.
Yuba
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing at Yuba River in Northern California.
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing at Yuba River in Northern California.
Cabelas
Review of Cabela's, the "World's Foremost Outfitter"
Review of Cabela's, the "World's Foremost Outfitter"
Reconnect Leader
Product review of Scientific Anglers' new leader system, which uses a plastic connect to attach the leader to the fly line without the use of difficult knots.
Product review of Scientific Anglers' new leader system, which uses a plastic connect to attach the leader to the fly line without the use of difficult knots.
Fishing Kings River
Rainbow trout fishing on the Kings River outside of Fresno in Central California.
Rainbow trout fishing on the Kings River outside of Fresno in Central California.
Gallatin River
A profile of the Gallatin River, located outside of Bozeman, Montana
A profile of the Gallatin River, located outside of Bozeman, Montana
Buying Flies Online
Good sites for purchasing flies online.
Good sites for purchasing flies online.
Fly Fishing for Stripers
A profile of the striped bass, also known as a striper, a freshwater and saltwater species that can be found from coast to coast.
A profile of the striped bass, also known as a striper, a freshwater and saltwater species that can be found from coast to coast.
Largemouth Bass
Everything you need to know about the Largemouth Bass, one of the most popular overall game fish in North America.
Everything you need to know about the Largemouth Bass, one of the most popular overall game fish in North America.
Washington Steelhead Record
A Possible World Record Steelhead was Caught in Washington in February 2009 by Peter Harrison on the Hoh River.
A Possible World Record Steelhead was Caught in Washington in February 2009 by Peter Harrison on the Hoh River.
Santa Antonio Lake
Fly fishing for stripers at Lake San Antonio near Paso Robles in Central California.
Fly fishing for stripers at Lake San Antonio near Paso Robles in Central California.
Omega Flip Fins
Product review of Omega Aquatics Amphibian Navigator Float Tube and Pontoon Boat Fins.
Product review of Omega Aquatics Amphibian Navigator Float Tube and Pontoon Boat Fins.
Rainbow Trout Records
A look at the world-record rainbow trout caught on a fly rod.
A look at the world-record rainbow trout caught on a fly rod.
Halibut on a Fly
Everything you need to know about fly fishing for halibut.
Everything you need to know about fly fishing for halibut.
Brown Trout Records
A look at world-record brown trout caught on a fly rod.
A look at world-record brown trout caught on a fly rod.
Prosser Creek
The best places to fly fish at Prosser Creek Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
The best places to fly fish at Prosser Creek Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
Kern Rainbow
A look back at the Kern River Rainbow Trout.
A look back at the Kern River Rainbow Trout.
How to Release a Fish
How to Release a Rainbow Trout while Fly Fishing. From the Fly Fishing in California newsletter by the Department of Fishing and Game. Outdoors Q&A - Feb. 11, 2008.
How to Release a Rainbow Trout while Fly Fishing. From the Fly Fishing in California newsletter by the Department of Fishing and Game. Outdoors Q&A - Feb. 11, 2008.
A largemouth bass caught and released at Santa Margarita Lake
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Trout Plants
A look at what goes into a trout plant and where the stocks come from.
A look at what goes into a trout plant and where the stocks come from.
Fly Fishing Spooner Lake
The best places to fly fish at Spooner Lake, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
The best places to fly fish at Spooner Lake, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
Largemouth Bass Records
A look at world-record largemouth bass caught on a fly rod.
A look at world-record largemouth bass caught on a fly rod.
Arroyo Seco River
A look at fly fishing at the Arroyo Seco River in Monterey, California
A look at fly fishing at the Arroyo Seco River in Monterey, California
Fishing in Big Sur
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the Big Sur River.
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the Big Sur River.
Fly Fishing in Colorado
About.com guide Brian Milne answers a reader's question about some good places to fly fish in Colorado.
About.com guide Brian Milne answers a reader's question about some good places to fly fish in Colorado.
Fly Fishing in Washington
Get to know fly fishing in Washington and Seattle's Puget Sound with Part 1 of our Q&A with Washington Fly Fishing Guide Ryan Smith of Arch Anglers.
Get to know fly fishing in Washington and Seattle's Puget Sound with Part 1 of our Q&A with Washington Fly Fishing Guide Ryan Smith of Arch Anglers.
Dealing with bears
What to do when you encounter a Bear in the wilderness.
What to do when you encounter a Bear in the wilderness.
Grizzly Hackle Fly Fishing
Profile of Grizzly Hackle Fly Fishing in Missoula, Mont.
Profile of Grizzly Hackle Fly Fishing in Missoula, Mont.
A lunker trout caught at Lake Isabella
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Clearwater River
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Clearwater River in Idaho for steelhead trout.
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Clearwater River in Idaho for steelhead trout.
Stearns Sportsmen's Series
A review of a personal floatation device made specifically for kayak, float tube or drift boat anglers: the Stearns Sportsmen's Series Fishing Vest.
A review of a personal floatation device made specifically for kayak, float tube or drift boat anglers: the Stearns Sportsmen's Series Fishing Vest.
Matilija Creek
Fishing on Matilija Creek in Central California, a historic steelhead passageway.
Fishing on Matilija Creek in Central California, a historic steelhead passageway.
A brown trout caught at Rock Creek in Missoula, Montana
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Hole in the Wall Fly Shop
Profile of Hole in the Wall Fly Shop in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Profile of Hole in the Wall Fly Shop in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Using GPS
How GPS Technology can help anglers plot out their next fishing trip.
How GPS Technology can help anglers plot out their next fishing trip.
World Fly Fishing Champ
2009 World Fly Fishing Championships open in Scotland with teams from 27 countries.
2009 World Fly Fishing Championships open in Scotland with teams from 27 countries.
Fishing the First Dinkey Lake in the Sierra Nevada
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Brown Trout
Everything you need to know about the brown trout.
Everything you need to know about the brown trout.
A calm morning on Lopez Lake
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Casting for rainbow trout at the base at Camp Roberts
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Fly Fishing the upper stretches of the Kern River
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
An angler and his best friend fish a run of the Kern River
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Fly Fishing Washington State
Get to know fly fishing in Washington and Seattle's Puget Sound with Part 2 of our Q&A with Washington Fly Fishing Guide Ryan Smith of Arch Anglers.
Get to know fly fishing in Washington and Seattle's Puget Sound with Part 2 of our Q&A with Washington Fly Fishing Guide Ryan Smith of Arch Anglers.
Fly Fishing PFD
A review of MTI Adventurewear's Dorado PFD.
A review of MTI Adventurewear's Dorado PFD.
Fishing in Carmel
Steelhead Fishing, Central California, Trout fishing on the Carmel River, Carmel fishing, Fishing in Carmel
Steelhead Fishing, Central California, Trout fishing on the Carmel River, Carmel fishing, Fishing in Carmel
Fishing at Camp Roberts
Ever wonder what it would be like to fish on an old army base? Camp Roberts in Central California gives anglers that opportunity.
Ever wonder what it would be like to fish on an old army base? Camp Roberts in Central California gives anglers that opportunity.
Sheffield Multi-Tool
Review of the Sheffield Angler 17-in-1 Multi-Tool, a fishing tool/leatherman that includes a hook sharpener, 3-inch fillet knife, scissors, fish scaler, hook remover, ruler/hard file, wire cutters, awl, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, can opener, soft file and pliers.
Review of the Sheffield Angler 17-in-1 Multi-Tool, a fishing tool/leatherman that includes a hook sharpener, 3-inch fillet knife, scissors, fish scaler, hook remover, ruler/hard file, wire cutters, awl, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, can opener, soft file and pliers.
Smallmouth Records
A look at the International Game Fish Association world record holders for smallmouth bass caught on a fly rod.
A look at the International Game Fish Association world record holders for smallmouth bass caught on a fly rod.
Santa Paula Creek Fishing
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing on Santa Paula Creek near Ventura, Calif.
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing on Santa Paula Creek near Ventura, Calif.
Kern River
General profile and introductory overview of the Kern River.
General profile and introductory overview of the Kern River.
Stampede Reservoir
The best places to fly fish at Stampede Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
The best places to fly fish at Stampede Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
Whale Rock
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Whale Rock Reservoir, in Cayucos, Calif., for steelhead trout.
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Whale Rock Reservoir, in Cayucos, Calif., for steelhead trout.
Guide Guy Jeans points out a trout to a client on the Kern River.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
A largemouth bass caught at Santa Margarita Lake
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Morro Bay in the fall shortly after sunset
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
An angler fishing for surfperch off the coast of California
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Buyer's Guide for Non-Anglers
A fly fishing gift buyer's guide for those who know very little about the sport.
A fly fishing gift buyer's guide for those who know very little about the sport.
Fall Fish Tips
The fall and winter months are the time to get on the water and scout out your favorite streams.
The fall and winter months are the time to get on the water and scout out your favorite streams.
A double-digit largemouth landed by the author at Lopez Lake
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Brook Trout caught in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Fly Fishing Championships
A look at the annual Fly Fishing World Championships.
A look at the annual Fly Fishing World Championships.
Fly Fishing Widget
How to install a Fly Fishing RSS news feed on your Web site.
How to install a Fly Fishing RSS news feed on your Web site.
Fly fishing preparation
A list of tips that will prepare you for your upcoming fly fishing trip and help you catch more fish in the process:
A list of tips that will prepare you for your upcoming fly fishing trip and help you catch more fish in the process:
Central Coast Fly Fishing
Profile of Central Coast Fly Fishing in Carmel, Calif.
Profile of Central Coast Fly Fishing in Carmel, Calif.
Favorite rivers
A look at the guide's favorite fly fishing destinations.
A look at the guide's favorite fly fishing destinations.
Fishing in Santa Clara
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the San Lorenzo River in Santa Clara.
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the San Lorenzo River in Santa Clara.
Baja
A look back on a 2005 fishing trip in Bahia de los Angeles in Baja, Mexico
A look back on a 2005 fishing trip in Bahia de los Angeles in Baja, Mexico
Boca Reservoir
The best places to fly fish at Boca Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
The best places to fly fish at Boca Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
Regional Fish Reports
About.com wants to know how the fly fishing is in your neck of the woods. Interact with your fellow fly fishermen and submit your own fishing reports from around North America and even the world.
About.com wants to know how the fly fishing is in your neck of the woods. Interact with your fellow fly fishermen and submit your own fishing reports from around North America and even the world.
Brook Trout Records
A look at world-record brook trout caught on a fly rod.
A look at world-record brook trout caught on a fly rod.
Teaching Kids to Fish
How Much Help is Too Much Help When Fishing With Kids? From the Fly Fishing in California newsletter by the Department of Fishing and Game. Outdoors Q&A - Feb. 19, 2008.
How Much Help is Too Much Help When Fishing With Kids? From the Fly Fishing in California newsletter by the Department of Fishing and Game. Outdoors Q&A - Feb. 19, 2008.
Q&A: Lance Egan
An interview with U.S. Team Angler Lance Egan shortly after the 2008 World Fly Fishing Championships in New Zealand.
An interview with U.S. Team Angler Lance Egan shortly after the 2008 World Fly Fishing Championships in New Zealand.
Calif. Outdoors Q&A
California Outdoors Q&A - Dec. 18, 2008
California Outdoors Q&A - Dec. 18, 2008
Species of Trout
A look at some popular species of trout, including the rainbow trout, brown trout, golden trout, cutthroat trout and steelhead trout.
A look at some popular species of trout, including the rainbow trout, brown trout, golden trout, cutthroat trout and steelhead trout.
Widget
Step-by-step directions on how to use and add this fly fishing widget/RSS Feed to your blog or Web site.
Step-by-step directions on how to use and add this fly fishing widget/RSS Feed to your blog or Web site.
Kern River Troutfitters
Profile of Kern River Troutfitters in Kernville, Calif.
Profile of Kern River Troutfitters in Kernville, Calif.
Fly Fishing - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Fly Fishing guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Fly Fishing guide site.
Lefty Kreh on Donruss card
Fly fishing legend Lefty Kreh will be featured by Donruss Americana Sports Legends trading cards series in December 2008.
Fly fishing legend Lefty Kreh will be featured by Donruss Americana Sports Legends trading cards series in December 2008.
Quagga Mussel
A look at the invasive species recently found in California.
A look at the invasive species recently found in California.