A few days ago, the trout were rising to midges. I could go into the details of which river, water temperature, weather, and everything else that goes into a day of fly fishing, but for now it’s ...

From fly fishing tips to must-have flies to a hand-crafted German fly reel maker, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week. Want to make ...

This week we have a special episode for you on how to fish from shore for trout using streamer flies and roe bags. Ivo and Phil take you to the cold shoreline and show you great tips on how to catch ...

Is there such a thing as a “dirty” lure to a conventional angler? I’m not entirely sure. I’ve heard people claim a Senko is cheating in the bass game because these soft-plastic Bic pens are so ...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me: a brown trout in a cedar tree. Translation: my wife signed off on a pre-Christmas streamer trip. I love winter fly fishing for trout. It’s ...

Decisions, decisions. If you’re a fly angler, you have lots to make. Yes, there are plenty of different lures on tackle-shop shelves, but not nearly as many as there are different fly patterns in well ...

Few anglers would argue with the idea that rainbow, brown, and brook trout are the best-known, most widespread, and most sought-after trout in North America. While cutthroat trout might not get all ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay fly-fish for rainbow trout using tiny flies and cook their catch.

If there’s anything more rewarding than catching a fish on a fly tied with your own two hands, it is doing so with fly tying material salvaged from game animals you’ve harvested afield. In ...

There are several benefits to fishing rivers and streams during the coldest part of the year. For starters, you may have the whole stretch of river bank to yourself. For a handful of folks, fishing ...