I had visions of becoming a professional fly fisherman. I had sold several fly fishing articles to a variety of magazines including the then relatively new Fly Fisherman, tied my own flies, made my ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

In the world of Western trout fishing, the first hard freezes of fall can be a motivating force — both for fishermen and the fish themselves. They’re reminders that prime time for big eats is slipping ...

If you’ve ever stood on the bank of a river with a fly rod, stared at the water, and wondered, ‘Where the hell do I start?’, you’re not alone. When you’re just getting started trout fishing, even ...

Most trout anglers have heard the phrase "hoot owl restrictions" at some point or another. It refers to state wildlife agencies putting fishing limitations on certain rivers due to low water levels ...

Trout and trout fishing are most often associated with flowing water—be it big western rivers filled with large browns, rainbows, and cutthroat to tiny mountain streams in the East with native brook ...

A glorious joke. That’s the best way I can describe a palomino trout. Frequently referred to as “banana trout,” these bright orange mutants are the poster children for people who believe fishing for ...