Fly Fishing(Page 2)

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

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Author fishing with the best saltwater fly reels.

Gear

The Best Saltwater Fly Reels of 2025 The Best Saltwater Fly Reels of 2025

By Kevin Hughes

A leech fly tied with rabbit hair.

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

A hand-tied Clouser Minnow in a vise.

How to Tie the Clouser Minnow, Step by Step How to Tie the Clouser Minnow, Step by Step

Best winter trout flies

The 4 Best Winter Trout Flies The 4 Best Winter Trout Flies

pickerel fishing

How to Catch Pickerel in Winter How to Catch Pickerel in Winter

idaho record steelhead

Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands New State-Record Steelhead Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands New State-Record Steelhead

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

The Godfather of Montana’s Bighorn River The Godfather of Montana’s Bighorn River

By John B. Snow

redwood fly fishing 5

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

A selection of the best fly fishing books

Gear

The Best Fly Fishing Books of 2025 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 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 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 The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook

how to choose fly line

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

Gear

Best Fly Reels of 2025 Best Fly Reels of 2025

Fly fishing for beginners

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners

best bass flies 1

Gear

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

fly fishing for carp

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

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

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

kid on high elevation summit

How Far Should We Push Our Kids in the Outdoors? 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 Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed

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

Gear

The Best Wading Boots The Best Wading Boots

fly fishing for pike

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly 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 The Best Fly Fishing Rods for Beginners in 2025

By Spencer Durrant

Yellowstone floods road through Gardner Canyon

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

A smallmouth bass in Michigan.

These Anglers Break Records (Almost) No One Cares About 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

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

Record setting asp.

Florida Angler Lands His 100th IGFA World Record Fish Florida Angler Lands His 100th IGFA World Record Fish

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

Gear

Best Fly Fishing Vests Best Fly Fishing Vests

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

By Jeff Erickson

Anglers holding up giant musky.

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

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

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

By Ryan Chelius

Lahontan cutthroat trout.

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

By Alan Clemons

A Brood X Cicada on lush green things.

3 Perfect Fly Ties For This Spring’s Cicada Swarmageddon 3 Perfect Fly Ties For This Spring’s Cicada Swarmageddon

By Dave Karczynski

An angler holds a brown trout in his hand.

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

By Dave Karczynski

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly

A northern Wisconsin muskie

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

By David Karczynski

10 Spring Trout Flies You Must Fish 10 Spring Trout Flies You Must Fish

By David Karczynski

steelhead fishing

Swinging for Steelhead Swinging for Steelhead

By David Karczynski

Super Flies: Deer Hair Bass Bugging is Back

Super Flies: Deer Hair Bass Bugging is Back Super Flies: Deer Hair Bass Bugging is Back

By Gerry Bethge

Float a Fly for a Bass Float a Fly for a Bass