Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

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.

Fly fishing doesn’t come naturally to most people. Some may pick up the skills faster, but everyone has to work at it. And it is not just the casting, if you look deeper into fly fishing you will see ...

We may talk a big game or post pictures of some really nice fish on social media, but very few of us are professional anglers. Whether you're just getting your feet wet in fishing, or you're a ...

Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

If you're interested in taking your fishing game beyond just using any old rod with a worm, you need to look at specific ...

If you find yourself stumped by picky trout with any regularity, it’s probably time for you to learn how to fish a soft hackle fly. These time-tested patterns are characterized by their wispy, “buggy” ...

EAST GULL LAKE — For students of the Brainerd Learning Center, fishing took on a whole new meaning as they created their own lures as part of their STEM learning. On Friday, Sept. 20, a few dozen ...