The essential terminal tackle guide—hooks, weights, jigs—for beginner bass anglers. Use this checklist to build your starter kit and start catching fish now.

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 ...

Ohio’s Rocky River ranked second among USA TODAY’s 10BEST list of fly fishing rivers across the country. Rocky River, on the ...

Rigging up on a small West Virginia creek. The Orvis sling carries everything I need for the day. / photo by Chase McCoy Fathers are easy to buy for. Think function not symbolism. Forget about the ...

When professor and Gray’s Sporting Journal contributing editor Dave Zoby asked me to give him a hand with the fly fishing class he was teaching at the college in Casper, Wyoming, I was all ...

Bring your own fly fishing rod or borrow the club’s gear. Or ask them for advice on what to buy. This is for both beginners and those who want to improve their technique. Learn more about the ...

Headed on your first fly-fishing trip? USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards expert and fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends these 10 essentials for your fly-fishing gear pack list. Our ...

Headed on your first fly-fishing trip? USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards expert and fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends these 10 essentials for your fly-fishing gear pack list.

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Fly fishers use specialized equipment that allows them to imitate different types of bait. "Fly fishing gets its name from the lures used. They’re referred to as 'flies' because they’re made ...

A newly ordained Catholic priest who is also new to Butte packed his Ford Explorer with all kinds of fly-fishing gear late Tuesday night so he’d be ready for a group trip to the Missouri River ...

Fly-fishing is the best tussle you can have in a spectacular setting. These pointers and gear picks will get you reeling them in like a pro. Deep in the glistening heart of New Zealand river ...