Fly Fishing(Page 2)

The best fly fishing tips, tactics, and gear from the experts at Outdoor Life.

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A leech fly tied with rabbit hair.
Fishing

A Fur Ban in Washington Could Cripple Fly Tyers, Lure Makers, and the Larger Fishing Industry

By Dac Collins

A hand-tied Clouser Minnow in a vise.
Fishing

How to Tie the Clouser Minnow, Step by Step

By Joe Cermele

Best winter trout flies
Fishing

The 4 Best Winter Trout Flies

By Joe Cermele

pickerel fishing
Fishing

How to Catch Pickerel in Winter

By Joe Cermele

Simms deal on waders
Gear

Deal Alert: Simms Freestone Waders for Under $200

By Scott Einsmann

idaho record steelhead
Fishing

Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands New State-Record Steelhead

By Dac Collins

fly fisherman wearing waders and holding rod and walking stick poses at shallow, rocky edge of river
Fishing

The Godfather of Montana’s Bighorn River

By John B. Snow

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Fishing

Fly Fishing: A Complete Guide to the Most Fun and Frustrating Way to Catch Fish

By Dac Collins

A selection of the best fly fishing books
Gear

The Best Fly Fishing Books of 2025

By Scott Einsmann

The best saltwater fly rods were tested over two days to find the best of the best.
Gear

The Best Saltwater Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

best fly rods for bass
Gear

The Best Fly Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

By Dac Collins

A sheepshead with its human-like teeth is notoriously difficult to hook.
Fishing

The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook

By Joe Cermele

how to choose fly line
Fishing

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

By Joe Cermele

Make fly reel
Gear

Best Fly Reels of 2025

By Monte Burke

Fly fishing for beginners
Fishing

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners

By Monte Burke

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Gear

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

By Dac Collins

fly fishing for carp
Fishing

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

By Joe Cermele

Fisherman Sight-Casts to Land a Swordfish on the Fly. That’s Almost Unheard Of
Fishing

Fisherman Sight-Casts to Land a Swordfish on the Fly. That’s Almost Unheard Of

By Bob McNally

kid on high elevation summit
Fishing

How Far Should We Push Our Kids in the Outdoors?

By Christine Peterson

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed
Gear

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed

By Adam Moore

The best wading boots grip slippery rocks and keep your feet comfortable all day
Gear

The Best Wading Boots

By Chris Hunt

fly fishing for pike
Fishing

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly

By Joe Cermele

Trout caught on a fly rod
Fishing

The Best Fly Fishing Rods for Beginners in 2025

By Spencer Durrant

Yellowstone floods road through Gardner Canyon
Conservation

Yellowstone’s Native Fish Populations Still Healthy in the Wake of June Floods

By Chris Hunt

A smallmouth bass in Michigan.
Fishing

These Anglers Break Records (Almost) No One Cares About

By Michael Carr

After the Covid Bump, Fishing Participation Is Still on the Rise in America
Fishing

After the Covid Bump, Fishing Participation Is Still on the Rise in America

By Keegan Sentner

screngrab the fonz trout fishing Idaho
Fishing

The Fonz Isn’t Letting Internet Haters Stop Him From Catching Monster Trout

By Dac Collins

Record setting asp.
Fishing

Florida Angler Lands His 100th IGFA World Record Fish

By Bob McNally

A man fishing on a river wearing a fishing vest and a net on his back
Gear

Best Fly Fishing Vests

By Monte Burke

Greys fly rod review
Gear

Greys Fly Rods and Reels Offer High Performance at Entry-Level Prices

By Christine Peterson

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing
Fishing

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

By Jeff Erickson

Anglers holding up giant musky.
Fishing

Want to Catch a Muskie on a Fly Rod? Never Give Up

By Ben Romans

Don't be intimidated to get your start in fly fishing.
Fishing

How to Buy a Fly Fishing Rod if You’re a Life-Long Bait Fisherman

By Ryan Chelius

Lahontan cutthroat trout.
Fishing

Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada

By Alan Clemons

A Brood X Cicada on lush green things.
Fishing

3 Perfect Fly Ties For This Spring’s Cicada Swarmageddon

By Dave Karczynski

An angler holds a brown trout in his hand.
Fishing

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season

By Dave Karczynski

5 old school trout flies on a beige background.
Fishing

Stock Up on these Overlooked, Old-School Trout Flies

By Joe Cermele

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly
Fishing

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly

By Joe Cermele

bluegill tiny bug flys
Fishing

Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks

By Joe Cermele

Paul Vertrees Trout Fishing in Arkansas
Fishing

Why You Should Try Tenkara Fishing for Trout

By James Brandt

A northern Wisconsin muskie
Fishing

You Should Flyfish for Muskies—Here Are 3 Tips to Get You Started

By David Karczynski

trout flies
Fishing

10 Spring Trout Flies You Must Fish

By David Karczynski

steelhead fishing
Fishing

Swinging for Steelhead

By David Karczynski

popping bugs, wine cork popping bugs, diy popping bugs, fly-tying
Fishing

How To Make Your Own Wine-Cork Popping Bugs for Bass Fishing

By Steve Hickoff

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Fishing

Our Top 5 Hottest Fly Patterns for Smallmouth Bass

By David Karczynski

Super Flies: Deer Hair Bass Bugging is Back
Fishing

Super Flies: Deer Hair Bass Bugging is Back

By Gerry Bethge

Passing Grade: Dog Eats Fishing Flies
Fishing

Passing Grade: Dog Eats Fishing Flies

By J.R. Absher

The Doll Fly: A Lasting Legacy
Fishing

The Doll Fly: A Lasting Legacy

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

Fishing

Float a Fly for a Bass

By Don Wirth