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Fly fishing vs. conventional fishing

If you’re anything like me, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s practically a way of life. Whether it’s a... The post Fly ...
If you want to target spawning American shad or hickory shad, you're going to want in on this secret UV spoon.
Chasing tigerfish in the Okavango Delta turns into something more when the focus moves from the river to the animals on the plain. Fly Fishing "The Madison" in Montana; Two ‘Mystery Baits’ of the ...
In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.
BEMIDJI, Minn. – Every fall, about the time most outdoors enthusiasts across the Northland put away their rods and reels and set their sights on hunting, Steve Young gets serious about fly fishing.
Let's go back to my blog about a month ago. I started off with the question I get all the time, "What do you fly fish for around here?" I got asked just this morning if you can fly fish for anything ...
As you read this column about fishing, my wife, son and friend from Kalispell will be on our way to Northern Manitoba for some world class fishing. In preparation for that trip, I must sort through my ...