Fly Fishing (Page 2)

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

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A trout being held in a net.

Denver’s Proposed Fur Ban Could Be a Serious Problem for Fly Shops and Fishermen

By Cameron Evans

The best fly rods for trout tested by the author

The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

A brown trout caught on a fly.

Diaries from The One Fly, the Strangest Fishing Contest in America

striped bass fly fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Catching Striped Bass on the Fly, from Shore Is Easier Than You Think

fly fishing for bluegills

Fly Fishing for Bluegills: A Guide to the Easiest Bite of Summer

A brown trout caught on a cicada fly.

How to Fish the 2025 Cicada Hatch

Fly angler with striped bass.

Fishing Guide Makes One Cast with a Fly Rod, Catches New World-Record Striper

how to tie a uni knot

How to Tie a Uni Knot: A Step-By-Step Guide With Photos and Video

An Italian fly angler high-sticks.

Euro Nymphing Is Ruining Fly Fishing

A fly fisherman holds up a state-record cutthroat trout.

Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands State-Record Cutthroat Trout, Releases It into Clark Fork River

angler holding bowfin

Fishing for Dinosaurs: Why the Ancient Bowfin Has a New Cult of Followers

Angler with a giant striper-white bass hybrid.

Watch: Giant Hybrid Bass Caught on Fly Could Set a New World Record

Brian Beckstead casts on the shore of a mountain lake.

Ultra Fishing: Meet the Trail Runner Who Covers 25 Miles in a Day to Catch Unpressured Trout

Testing Orvis Helios in Honduras

Orvis Helios Casting Test: Is This the Most Accurate Fly Rod on the Market?

By Scott Einsmann

Author fishing with the best saltwater fly reels.

The Best Saltwater Fly Reels

By Kevin Hughes

A hand-tied Clouser Minnow in a vise.

How to Tie the Clouser Minnow, Step by Step

Best winter trout flies

The 4 Best Winter Trout Flies

pickerel fishing

How to Catch Pickerel in Winter

idaho record steelhead

Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands New State-Record Steelhead

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

A selection of the best fly fishing books

The Best Fly Fishing Books of 2026

By Scott Einsmann

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

The Best Saltwater Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

best fly rods for bass

The Best Fly Rods for Bass, Tested and Reviewed

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

The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook

how to choose fly line

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

Fly fishing for beginners

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners

best bass flies 1

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

fly fishing for carp

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed

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

The Best Wading Boots

fly fishing for pike

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly

Trout caught on a fly rod

The Best Fly Fishing Rods for Beginners in 2025

By Spencer Durrant

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

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

By Keegan Sentner

screngrab the fonz trout fishing Idaho

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

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

Best Fly Fishing Vests

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

By Jeff Erickson

An angler holds a brown trout in his hand.

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

By Dave Karczynski