Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

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 ...

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

Learning to cast a fly rod well involves a lot of moving pieces. Putting them all together is no easy feat; it takes time and effort. I've been casting a fly rod for over thirty years. During the ...

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 ...

Casting "Learning To Fly," a student film. Logline: After unexplainably floating in the air as a child, the grown up fanatic goes against his sister and his health to try and recreate his miracle.

. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge percentage of them are from people looking for gear recommendations. Many of ...

Seasonal changes also play a role in determining which method is more effective. During colder months, when trout are less active and tend to hug the bottom of the water column, nymphing with a fly ...

Participants at Casting for Recovery learn how to fly cast and land fish. Casting practice takes place on the expansive lawn of the Prairie Club's golf greens. Casting for Recovery participants learn ...