"Eleven and a half (inches)," said Wise as he placed the fish on a bump board to measure it. "For the Smith River, better ...

There’s nothing better than a day on the water—just me, my fly rod, and (hopefully) a few trout willing to play along. But ...

Fly fishing is not ... depending on where you go, you may have a stretch of this 65-mile river all to yourself. Just make sure to bring along some sunscreen and a solid sun shirt, so you're ...

It is known for its high-water quality, scenery, recreational opportunities, cold-water fishery, and historic and cultural ...

Besides rods, reels, and flies, fly fishing waders are ... My home river doesn’t go easy on waders. Accessing the water requires a careful walk down a steep hill that’s rocky, brushy, thorny ...

"The float is one thing that's super-appealing to people because even if they're terrible fly fishing, you still get to go out and float down the Yakima River Canyon. It's beautiful. There are ...

a guide and the owner of Swift River Fly Fishing in New Salem. “You need tiny flies and good technique, and then you need to do everything right or you’re probably not going to catch anything.” ...

It is impossible to fly ... sun awash in gray. Then the thunder rolls as the river gods flip a holy switch in the sky. I’m halfway through my cigarette when Fisher lands a trout. I suck the Marlboro ...

This is the second time USA TODAY readers have honored the Au Sable for its fly fishing. In 2024's USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers ...

What I didn’t realize was that we would be fishing from a boat as we bobbed down the Arkansas River, not standing ... too. Where to go Fly fishing guide Steve Gossage leads the author's daughter ...

One question I get asked all the time is, “What’s been your favorite fly ... down to one? That’s tough. If this is a trip that sounds appealing, I suggest going with a good friend. Fishing ...