A weight-forward fly line is simply a long line with a thicker, denser front section called the "head." This head, because of its weight, carries the fly and pulls the rest of the long, thinner line, ...

Have you given much thought about fly rod grips. Why do they come in different shapes and sizes? How does the shape affect your casting? Does it affect your casting? Here’s a deeper look into fly rod ...

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.

What do you picture when you think of fly fishing for trout? If your answer is casting a bug imitation that floats and then watching a fish rise to sip it off the surface, I’d say you fall in with the ...

Get started in fly fishing or better your casting. We will go over different types of fly rods and when to use them. You will be doing the over hand cast, roll cast and side arm cast, for a few ...

STATE BRIDGE ” The basics of flycasting seem simple. Any flyfisher can tell you about the dangers of having too much line out and trying to cast. It’s a lesson that comes with a bonus: a bird’s nest.

To practice fly-fishing, tie a 1-inch piece of bright yarn to the end of your leader. Place the rod on the ground and pull about 25 feet of line straight out from the end of the rod. Now pick up the ...

BOYNE FALLS -- Get a little taste of fly fishing basics at a new program being offered by Boyne resorts in northern Michigan.Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls and Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs have ...

Fly fishing for trout can be one of the most rewarding and exciting outdoor pursuits there is. It can also be one of the most frustrating. I often hear people who don’t fly fish talk about how ...

GRAND MARAIS — It was easy to see why Shawn Perich has been an angler for more than 50 years. Beneath a clear blue sky, a small lake near the Gunflint Trail was placid. A small river flowed softly ...

Start sprucing up your fall fly-fishing with fly-fishing experts Darrel and Michael Martin who will be hosting “The Fundamentals of Fly Casting” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21. The class will ...