"'Presentation is everything.' No wiser words were told to me early in my fly fishing learning curve. It's a fact, the fly angler who is skilled in the presentation of his fly will catch more fish." ...

For Amanda Winkelman, fly fishing is a lot like life. It’s hard, not always fair, and it requires perseverance—yet there’s so much beauty along the way. Sure, the pursuit is now her passion, but the ...

Learning to fly fish can seem daunting because there is so much to learn. The truth is, it's a lifetime of learning, so don't look at it as a mountain in front of you; instead, learn each lesson as it ...

Nymph fishing is undoubtedly the most effective method for catching trout. Unfortunately, the way that most people do it isn’t terribly entertaining. In my experience, you can only watch a strike ...

To fly fish for trout effectively, it’s important to be familiar with the food sources that your flies are designed to imitate. Many of the best trout anglers double as amateur entomologists, studying ...

“You sure?” Jack asked. My son knows I don’t like giving up the casting deck of a flats boat. “Go, go,” I replied. “You want a permit worse than I do. But hurry up before I change my mind.” And there ...

GALVESTON, Texas – Looking for a fun way to spend the weekend? Moody Gardens is hosting its second annual Fly Fishing Film and Expo with a full schedule of events. Watch 3D screenings of fly fishing ...

Everyone's been asking me what I did with my week's vacation, so here's what an outdoor writer does with his summer time off (sometimes): He stays at home! I'm back in the saddle after a week of ...

What makes John Gierach a different kind of writer? A lot of things, I suppose. Often, he makes a statement or observation, then adds another that amplifies it, or sometimes contradicts, or maybe ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how good communication can lead women to success. When you think of fly fishing, you likely think of middle-aged ...