Anglers need long rods for fly fishing midges in winter. An 8 1/2-foot rod is too short for my winter midge fishing needs. Reaching, mending and all aspects of line management are accomplished with ...

Gear for winter fly fishing mirrors a lot of the same functions obtained from ski clothing. Fabrics are designed to lift sweat away from skin, provide heat-retaining insulation and benefit from ...

Here’s something about fly fishing for redfish in Charleston, SC, that may surprise you—winter in the Lowcountry can be the best time of year to catch redfish.

You might not think of winter as a great time to fish, and fly fishing in the cold water might send a chill up your spine, but dressed properly in layers, waders and boots, you can catch some of th… ...

Fishing Fly Fishing The 4 Best Winter Trout Flies Don’t brave the cold on a winter trout stream without these four must-have patterns in your box ...

Fly fishing is a year-round pursuit. Even during the coldest months of the year you can find actively feeding fish, and you don’t have to race to the water hours before sunrise for the best ...

This year, I went out on my first drift boat ride, caught my first rainbow trout, tried winter fly-fishing and tied a fly on all by myself. Simply having an interest to try fly-fishing is a first ...

How to Fly Fish for Trout in Tailwaters If I’ve made tailwaters sound great thus far, let me temper your expectations – the trout that call them home are notoriously difficult to catch.

Fly fishing enthusiasts in Colorado have the opportunity to enjoy the state’s “secret season.” While the cold weather is no secret in Colorado, it is the factor that creates the c… ...

Our fishing editor shares the tips and gear you need to hit a hot bite when the temp dips. Here's how to catch pickerel in winter.

Even in winter, the Yakima River Canyon holds a special draw for fly fishers from Washington and beyond.