In the fall when Nathan Diesel is stalking big brown trout with a fly rod, he’ll often pass up casting to 6-pounders that he’s spotted because he knows there are bigger fish to be caught. He’s looking ...

Don't let your fly fishing skills get rusty. Learn how to double haul this off-season and see a huge improvement in your casting accuracy, distance, and technique. Practice now for good days on the ...

Central New York is full of die-hard, trout and salmon anglers who tie their own artificial flies. Ever consider making your own fly rod? Don’t be intimidated. It’s not as difficult or expensive as ...

Start sprucing up your fall fly-fishing with fly-fishing experts Darrel and Michael Martin who will be hosting “The Fundamentals of Fly Casting” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3. The class will ...

In the humid heat of a summer afternoon, few think of picking up the fly rod and wading in the Housatonic. The hot days and bath-like water put trout and rivers far from consideration. The fly road is ...

Fly fishing for trout can be one of the most rewarding and exciting outdoor pursuits there is. It can also be one of the most frustrating. I often hear people who don’t fly fish talk about how ...

It takes practice and awareness, but the skill of seeing fish can be learned. Here are some tips to get you started. Getting a better angle to see the fish. / photo by Rod Thurley When I guided, I ...