It’s no secret trout can be very finicky feeders. With the 2021 season about a month and a half away, and as stream waters begin to warm throughout April and May from their winter lows, the height of ...

We’ve seen it many times here at the shop: A new tyer tries to create super-complicated fly patterns right out of the gate, gets frustrated, and ultimately gives up. When meeting new fly tyers, we ...

With deer season over for another year, I now find myself transitioning into “Oh, how I wish winter was over” mode. Yes, I’m aware that winter doesn’t officially arrive until Dec. 21 this year, but ...

It’s deer season, and that means along with time on the stand, tenderloins on the grill and racks on the wall, as a result of ...

It’s no mystery why I start thinking about fly tying every year around this time. The nights are getting longer and longer and I’ve convinced myself the fishing in December is never very good; ...

Author Bob Haase will present his book “Bob’s Fly Tying Tips and Techniques” along with a demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Readers Realm, 147 E. Montello Street, Montello. Jo Czeskleba ...

I drove to the Great Smoky Mountains near Townsend, Tenn., recently to fly-fish for trout. And I caught more than my fair share — 14 gorgeous rainbows. But who’s counting? Spending time with my guide ...

The Gig Harbor Fly Shop has been a staple of downtown Gig Harbor since 2000. The shop has added beer to its venue to encourage anyone to come and enjoy time tying flies and talk about conservation.