Char can get big, but more impressive is their rich coloring. From giant Arctic Char to small native brookies, they resemble living paintings. Arctic char in Alaska can get big. My biggest to date on ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jerry Darkes is a noted local fly fishing master, an expert fly tier and author, and travels the Great Lakes for trout, resulting in his recent book, the colorful “Essential Flies ...

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

While native to Western North America, rainbow trout have become one of the most popular freshwater gamefish around the globe through stocking programs. They are coveted by both conventional and fly ...

Freshwater trout migrations typically span just a few hundred yards and tens of miles. They’re not covering the distance that their anadromous relatives do, but they, too, will seek out new water for ...

In this edition of The Evening Hatch: - It's never a bad time to get a gift for the fly angler in your life. - From Stream to Stocking: The Ultimate Fly Fishing Gift Guide - If you're new to fly ...

The first time I wandered into a fly shop on my own, I had no idea where to begin. I had been fly fishing before, but always on a boat and with the help of a partner or friends. Being alone—and ...

Recently, there was a debate in the fly shop, and I’m not sure where I land on the issue. Anyone who has fished for permit or tarpon in saltwater environments understands how challenging it can be.

The Abel SDS has a fully sealed multi-disc drag, more than 20 pounds of drag pressure, an anodized aluminum construction, and an original-owner lifetime warranty. The NXT Black Label II offers a ...