You're probably already familiar with the standard Muddler Minnow. This fly, which makes just about every fly rodders short list of favorite patterns, is a standard for catching large trout. The ...

Streamer flies can mimic a variety of forage, but none is more common than baitfish. Unlike dry flies that match floating insects, and nymphs that look like aquatic insects in their larval stages, ...

Being a little unconventional can be the key to consistently catching trout all season long. Many years ago, I came upon a different approach to trout fishing while fishing the west branch of New York ...

DULUTH — "I’m a professional stay-at-home dad with a YouTube channel," Gunnar Brammer said when asked to describe his job. "I guess I’m a professional fly tier, too, since I teach fly-tying classes ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. As every fly fisherman knows, the fly does matter. Oh, there are those rare ...

The wedged head of a Drunk & Disorderly creates an action that puts trout in kill mode. (Photo: Joe Cermele) The first time I ever fished a Drunk & Disorderly, I hated the fly. A friend had given the ...

Every year about this time, I talk to folks who are keen to start fly-fishing for trout. Most of them already enjoy trout fishing and desire to expand their opportunities, especially after the first ...