Anglers who've used a Hare’s Ear Nymph, Walt’s Worm or Adams Dry Fly, can learn how to create them for themselves this winter, as the Mountain Laurel Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering its annual ...
Tying flies has long been one of my favorite winter activities. I derive much pleasure from crafting a supply of the many fly patterns needed to restock my fly boxes for the upcoming trout season.
When I first started trout fishing, I was given an invaluable piece of advice: start with dry flies. Talk to any trout angler ...
Last week, I offered some suggestions on assembling a basic assortment of nymph patterns for early-season trout in our region. This week, I’ll present a similar discussion targeting dry-fly patterns.
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.
Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport and an art form that is partly based around making the act of fishing more ...
What a March it has been in the world of fly-fishing in our valley. I have caught more big fish on dry flies over the past month than I can recall in recent years. Why that is, I don’t really know nor ...