The Port Townsend angler was fly-fishing in the Hoh River with his wife, Shirley Metz, on Feb. 20 when he caught the 29.5-pound winter steelhead using an 8 kg tippet. If certified, the fish would ...

If you’re fishing a larger nymph without much success, cut a length of thin tippet and drop a Zebra Midge off of it. Trout are often attracted to the larger nymph but will eat the trailing fly.

He also explained the best way to set up a leader for bobber fishing. The key is using the same diameter of tippet from bobber to fly so it sinks evenly. It was clear that Rowley is a bit of a ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning ... with plenty of external pockets for fly boxes, tippet spools, leaders, and more. For my valuables like a phone or wallet, I prefer ...

The last section of leader is known as tippet. Between the 90-foot section of fly line and the reel is a length of braided line known as backing. What fly fishermen utilize to attract fish are ...

Waiting until you're on the water to find out if your fly line is up to par or your waders don't leak could waste a day of good fishing. If you wait to practice on the water when you're fishing ...

When I have to fly to a fishing destination, I sometimes travel with up to five rods. Add to that a number of reels, fly ...

With trout season less than a week away, it’s time to check all of your gear. Spending just a few minutes doing so will provide for a much better experience once you are out on the river. Here are ...