Dodging raindrops continues to be the way it is. The bugs are still hatching, but be prepared to change fishing tactics to match the weather. So far, so good on most waters. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat ...

Fly fishing for trout on a stream or river could be addictive. The ability of an angler to try and present an imitation fly that looks very much like a natural in the current and allow it to move in ...

If you find yourself stumped by picky trout with any regularity, it’s probably time for you to learn how to fish a soft hackle fly. These time-tested patterns are characterized by their wispy, “buggy” ...

I’ve mentioned several times in this column that I’m a fan of old-timey wet fly patterns — soft-hackled wet flies in particular. I’ve also made a few no-so-subtle remarks about “purists” who fish dry ...

I don’t know about you but once I’ve wished everyone a Happy New Year, I’ve pretty much had my fill of winter. I suspect I’m not alone in that regard. And while others might be turning their thoughts ...

I think just about any fly will catch fish at one time or another. But I’m starting to think that flies made with partridge hackle would catch trout in the Crossgates Mall parking lot during a ...

It’s axiomatic that a fisherman must keep his bait, lure or fly in the water to catch fish. Seems obvious. But go to any trout stream and observe any fly fisherman. The odds are that you’ll see him or ...