More than 50 percent of the average trout’s diet consists of tiny midges, and it’s these microscopic insects that you’ll most likely find flying above local streams this month. But don’t knock ...

While some states still have formal trout openers, most allow year-round fishing so anglers can get out there even during the depths of winter. Although trout need cold water to survive, when water ...

As dry fly hatches begin to ebb, we will need to focus below the river surface to remain effective. Complex summertime hatches will narrow down to only midges and blue winged olives after Halloween, ...

Last week, I wrote about my four favorite hopper-style flies that work wonders on our local rivers and creeks. This week is all about the flies we place below the hopper, the dropper fly. Most dropper ...

I learned the basics of small water fly fishing from my dad, a former Orvis guide and dry fly purist, who favored the small creeks and streams of western Virginia where I grew up. I used to question ...

Tying flies has long been one of my favorite winter activities. I derive much pleasure from crafting a supply of the many fly patterns needed to restock my fly boxes for the upcoming trout season.