On July 20, 1969, as Neil Armstrong was becoming the first man to put bootprints on the moon, I was getting my first introduction to the sport of fly-fishing on an icy mountain stream in Idaho. It ...

Fly tying and fly casting instructor Jamie shares with you the basic knowledge you'll need to tie a variety of saltwater patterns.

Anglers who’ve used a Hare’s Ear Nymph, Walt’s Worm or Adams dry fly can learn how to create them for themselves this winter, as the Mountain Laurel Chapter of Trout Unlimited is offering its annual ...

Thinking of taking that next step and tying your own flies? For most, this phase comes later in their fly fishing career, but it’s never too early to start. You would think tying your own would save ...

As winter creeps in it often means a drop in opportunity for fly fishermen. That depends on where you live, of course, but for many of us, river time becomes vise time. If you’re new to fly tying, ...

Fly Tying I: Basic fly tying techniques, use of tools, types of hooks, choosing materials, etc. Start by tying a Woolly Bugger and progress to nymphs and dry flies. This class will focus on skills to ...

Aleta is a writer living in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She enjoys vinyasa flow on the park grass with her two young boys. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, ...

I usually recommend a fly-tying kit when that time of year arrives for gift suggestions. This year, I chose instead to do an entire column on the fun and rewards of the fly-tying hobby. Most people ...

Fly-tying is a fabulous hobby. It is therapeutic. It relaxes the mind and body. It saves fishermen money, but it is not necessary to be a fisherman to enjoy making insect imitations. It relieves cabin ...

The Great Lakes Fly Shop will offer a Basic Fly-Tying course from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Wednesday and running through Oct. 16 at the shop, 4426 Regent St. Call (218) 740-3040 or go to ...

Here's a schedule of upcoming fly-tying classes at the Superior Fly Angler: Feb. 2: Tying a streamer Feb. 9: Tying a basic dry fly Feb. 16: Tying bass/panfish flies Feb. 24: Tying muskie/northern pike ...