MassWildlife will host a free “Intro to Fly Tying” course for beginners only on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at its Western District Office, with tools and materials provided.

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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 ...

The Needham Sportsman’s Club, one of Massachusetts’ oldest fly-fishing organizations, is casting a wider net by hosting hands-on workshops to teach the art of fly tying and inspire a new generation of ...

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Prime hopper season runs from late summer into early fall. When warm water and low flows slow the regular aquatic insect hatches, trout start looking elsewhere for calories. The good news is that ...

Surface-water temperatures at area reservoirs were in the 70s just a few weeks ago, and are starting to drop into mid-60s at most area reservoirs and even dipping into the high 50s at Wild Horse. With ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

Fly tying and fly fishing master and longtime Boulder resident Archie Kenneth “A.K.” Best died on Aug. 20 in Boulder at 92 years old. The cause of his death was an aortic aneurysm, according to ...

I can’t fish. At least I couldn’t until last month’s trip to Western Montana, where the days are as long and brilliant as the sun’s morning rays. Normally I have zero interest in fishing, and to ...

Michigan's Au Sable River named best fly fishing river. The 138-mile river is known for its abundance of trout, clean water, and diverse aquatic life. Other Michigan lakes and a lodge were also ...

Fishing in July can be hit and miss, especially on the rivers with these warm days that we have been experiencing. Quite a few Montanans have friends or family visiting this time of the year. Some of ...