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 ...

Slowing down is a simple tip but not always easy to do. Here is a drill to help you engrain the habit of "less is more" into your casting stroke to give you a better fly cast. Learning to cast a fly ...

A day redfishing Florida's Space Coast revealed how modern fiberglass rods load quickly, cast short and accurately, and still handle real-world distance.

Graphite is the tool. Fiberglass is the vibe. Add a click-and-pawl reel, and you’ll understand the obsession.

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 ...

Fly-fishing into a strong wind can be very frustrating for anglers who are trying to cast for distance and pinpoint the placement of their fly. So I asked outfitter John Perry how his fly-fisher ...

Nearly a year ago, Weston Sagdalen walked away from the Three Rivers Outdoor Expo & Trout Classic with a 5-weight fly rod, perfect for most fishing around here. Last Monday, the teen fishing fanatic ...