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 you’re fly-fishing, you have to think like a fish, Brandon Batt said. And the last thing fish are thinking about, he said, is the price of fly-fishing gear. “That fish doesn’t care what rods you ...

Even in close quarters, the ability to cast far will serve you well. / photo by Jasper Taback When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - When it comes to learning how to tie a fly or build a fly rod, patience and focus are two key ingredients. Typically, for fisherman, catching a fish is the goal. But the folks at ...

The Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs will be holding its annual celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day this weekend at Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery in Elbridge, Sept. 24 & ...

When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is all ...