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These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
How to Fly Fish
How to fly fish. A general introduction to fly fishing, popular species and necessary gear.
2009 Fly Fishing Championships
The United States National Fly Fishing Championships were held in the State College, Penn., area Oct. 24-26, 2009, with anglers from around the country vying for a spot on the U.S. world championship team scheduled to compete in Poland next year.
Best Fly Reels - Top 10 Fly Re
Best Fly Reels - Top 10 fly reel makers as listed by the IGFA World Record Book.
Steelhead Fishing Tips
Some tips to keep in mind next time you're fly fishing for steelhead trout.
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.
Sage Fly Rods
A closer look at Sage Fly Fishing Rods, known as one of the best fly rod makers in the world.
TroutRecord
Saskatchewan’s Adam Konrad has officially been granted the world record for his ginormous rainbow trout caught in the summer of 2007.
Trout Feeding Zones
Everything you need to know about the four different feeding zones in a typical trout stream.
Rainbow Trout
Everything you need to know about the rainbow trout, the most popular species for fly fishermen.
Float Tubing
Everything you need to know about fly fishing from a float tube.
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.
World Fly Fishing Champ
Utah Angler Lance Egan Fished in the World Fly Fishing Championships in Scotland.
Merced
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing in and around Yosemite on the Merced River.
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.
Fly Fishing Grips
A look at the three main fly fishing grips.
How to Tie an Albright Knot
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.
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.
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.
Washington Steelhead Record
A Possible World Record Steelhead was Caught in Washington in February 2009 by Peter Harrison on the Hoh River.
Fishing Kings River
Rainbow trout fishing on the Kings River outside of Fresno in Central California.
Bass Pro
Review of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World.
Cabelas
Review of Cabela's, the "World's Foremost Outfitter"
Muddler Minnow
A step-by-step look at how to Tie the Muddler Minnow.
South Fork Kern River
General profile of fishing on the South Fork and Lower Kern River.
Fishing for a Bargain
A running list of the top Web resources for anglers on a budget.
Yuba
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing at Yuba River in Northern California.
Clearwater River
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Clearwater River in Idaho for steelhead trout.
Fly Fishing Tips
A look at some helpful tips and tricks that could help you out next time you're on the water.
North Fork Kern River
Profile about fishing the North Fork of the Kern River.
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.
Trout Plants
A look at what goes into a trout plant and where the stocks come from.
How to Tie a Perfection Loop
A popular loop-to-loop connection knot for leaders.
Central California Steelhead
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the Big Sur, Carmel and San Lorenzo rivers.
Surfperch
Fall and winter can be an ideal time for finding surfperch.
Fly Fishing PFD
A review of MTI Adventurewear's Dorado PFD.
Topwater Bass
When the weather warms and the days go longer, the topwater bite picks up for fly fishermen.
GoPro Hero Camera
Water Proof Camera Review of the GoPro Hero Waterproof Digital Camera for Fly Fisherman.
How to Tie a Nail Knot
A popular way to tie the fly line to the leader
World Record Bass in Japan?
Manabu Kurita’s possible world record bass is in the hands of the International Game Fish Association. Kurita, 32, submitted documentation for a 22-pound, 4-ounce largemouth late Monday, according to an IGFA press release issued to About.com. If approved, the bass – caught July 2 on Lake Biwa, an ancient reservoir northeast of Kyoto, Japan – would match the current world record, held for over 77 years by George Perry.
Fishing Checklist
A quick checklist in preparation of your next fishing trip.
Who Makes Best Fly Rod?
A look at the top fly rod makers in the sport of fly fishing, including rod building by Sage, G Loomis, Thomas and Thomas, Orvis
American River
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing the American River in Northern California.
Q&A: Lance Egan
An interview with U.S. Team Angler Lance Egan shortly after the 2008 World Fly Fishing Championships in New Zealand.
Buff Bandanas
A review of Buff headwear for fishermen, including bandanas and protective outdoors wear.
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.
Halibut on a Fly
Everything you need to know about fly fishing for halibut.
White River Float Tube
Product review of White River's round and open-front float tubes for fly fishing.
Flyfish Journal Review
A review of The Flyfish Journal, a new Fly Fishing magazine, journal.
Brown Trout
Everything you need to know about the brown trout.
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.
Golden Trout
Everything you need to know about the golden trout, native to the Kern River watershed in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Fly Fishing Truckee River
The best places to fly fish at Truckee River, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
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.
How to Tie an Arbor Knot
The best way to tie the backing to your fly reel or arbor.
Fly Fishing with Obama
The Vermillion brothers, who run Sweetwater Travel and Fly Shop in Livingston, Mont., were the first to take President Barack Obama and his staff fly fishing on Aug. 14 on the East Gallatin River near Bozeman, Mont.
Kern River Troutfitters
Profile of Kern River Troutfitters in Kernville, Calif.
Rainbow Trout Records
A look at the world-record rainbow trout caught on a fly rod.
Cottonwood Lakes
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Cottonwood Lakes, Calif., for golden trout.
Fly Fishing Championships
A look at the annual Fly Fishing World Championships.
Fly Fishing near Lake Tahoe
The best places to fly fish near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
Stampede Reservoir
The best places to fly fish at Stampede Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
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.
Buying Flies Online
Good sites for purchasing flies online.
Santa Paula Creek Fishing
A look at the best ways to approach fly fishing on Santa Paula Creek near Ventura, Calif.
President Barack Obama Fly Fishing
President Barack Obama and local fishing guide Dan Vermillion fish for trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug.14, 2009.
Favorite Summer Flies
A look at some popular flies to fish with in the summer months.
President Barack Obama Casts His Line
President Barack Obama casts his line while fishing for trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009.
Missoula
Fly fishing the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Clark Fork and Rock Creek in Missoula, Montana.
Fishing in Big Sur
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the Big Sur River.
Brown Trout Records
A look at world-record brown trout caught on a fly rod.
Using GPS
How GPS Technology can help anglers plot out their next fishing trip.
President Obama Hooks a Trout
Local fishing guide Dan Vermillion reacts as President Barack Obama almost hooks a trout on the East Gallatin River near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009.
President Barack Obama and Company Prepare for Fishing Trip
President Barack Obama, center, and his fishing party head for the water during his first fly fishing outing near Belgrade, Mont., on Aug. 14, 2009.
Fishing at Dinkey Creek
A look at fly fishing on Dinkey Creek in California's Sierra Nevada Forest.
Free Fishing Days
Fish for free -- no fishing permits or licenses necessary on free fishing days in California, Georgia, Minnesota and Hawaii.
Saltwater Flies
A Look at Some Popular Flies for Nearshore Fly Fishing
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.
Fly Fishing in Cleveland
Cleveland Cavs General Manager Danny Ferry sheds light on fly fishing in Cleveland, Ohio.
Fall Fish Tips
The fall season is the time to get on the water and scout out your favorite streams before the rains come.
Hooked on mega fish
Zeb Hogan's National Geographic show proves that fly fishing for "Mega Fish" is a challenge.
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.
Matilija Creek
Fishing on Matilija Creek in Central California, a historic steelhead passageway.
Kern Rainbow
A look back at the Kern River Rainbow Trout.
Whale Rock
General profile and introductory overview of fly fishing Whale Rock Reservoir, in Cayucos, Calif., for steelhead trout.
Fishing Rock Creek
A look at an often overlooked creek and its big brown trout near Missoula, Montana.
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.
Brook Trout Records
A look at world-record brook trout caught on a fly rod.
Arroyo Seco River
A look at fly fishing at the Arroyo Seco River in Monterey, California
Fly Fishing in Colorado
About.com guide Brian Milne answers a reader's question about some good places to fly fish in Colorado.
President Obama visits Sunset Lake
President Barack Obama visits Sunset Lake in Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 15, 2009.
Santa Antonio Lake
Fly fishing for stripers at Lake San Antonio near Paso Robles in Central California.
Fly Fishing Spooner Lake
The best places to fly fish at Spooner Lake, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
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:
Grizzly Hackle Fly Fishing
Profile of Grizzly Hackle Fly Fishing in Missoula, Mont.
Fishing in Santa Clara
A look at steelhead fishing in Central California on the San Lorenzo River in Santa Clara.
Largemouth Bass Records
A look at world-record largemouth bass caught on a fly rod.
Baja
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
Gallatin River
A profile of the Gallatin River, located outside of Bozeman, Montana
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.
Favorite rivers
A look at the guide's favorite fly fishing destinations.
Hole in the Wall Fly Shop
Profile of Hole in the Wall Fly Shop in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
President Barack Obama Visits Grand Canyon
President Barack Obama looks at the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Aug. 16, 2009.
Prosser Creek
The best places to fly fish at Prosser Creek Reservoir, located near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada-California state border
Buyer's Guide for Non-Anglers
A fly fishing gift buyer's guide for those who know very little about the sport.
Smallmouth Records
A look at the International Game Fish Association world record holders for smallmouth bass caught on a fly rod.
Quagga Mussel
A look at the invasive species recently found in California.
Fishing in Carmel
Steelhead Fishing, Central California, Trout fishing on the Carmel River, Carmel fishing, Fishing in Carmel
Kern River
General profile and introductory overview of the Kern River.
Largemouth Bass
Everything you need to know about the Largemouth Bass, one of the most popular overall game fish in North America.
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.
Omega Flip Fins
Product review of Omega Aquatics Amphibian Navigator Float Tube and Pontoon Boat Fins.
Fly Fishing Widget
How to install a Fly Fishing RSS news feed on your Web site.
Dealing with bears
What to do when you encounter a Bear in the wilderness.
Species of Trout
A look at some popular species of trout, including the rainbow trout, brown trout, golden trout, cutthroat trout and steelhead trout.
Kern DVD
The Sierra Fly Fishing Vol. 1, Lower Kern River, is only a 30-minute long DVD, but it shows local fishing guide Guy Jeans landing some of the fattest rainbow trout you'll ever see.
Casting for rainbow trout at the base at Camp Roberts
Some of the best pictures of our favorite fishing destinations.
Central Coast Fly Fishing
Profile of Central Coast Fly Fishing in Carmel, Calif.
Fishing in Storms
Fishing in stormy conditions.
A lunker trout caught at Lake Isabella
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.
Mid-West Fishing
Fishing in the Mid-West, or fishing on Mars?
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