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 ...

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 into a strong wind can be very frustrating for anglers who are trying to cast for distance and pinpoint the placement of their fly. So I asked outfitter John Perry how his fly-fisher ...

Nearly a year ago, Weston Sagdalen walked away from the Three Rivers Outdoor Expo & Trout Classic with a 5-weight fly rod, perfect for most fishing around here. Last Monday, the teen fishing fanatic ...

They came to learn how to cast a fly rod and line, and they left with a sense of accomplishment and possibly a weary arm or sore wrist. Welcome to the Missouri Valley Fly Fisher Club's fly-casting ...