On July 20, 1969, as Neil Armstrong was becoming the first man to put bootprints on the moon, I was getting my first introduction to the sport of fly-fishing on an icy mountain stream in Idaho. It ...

Aleta is a writer living in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She enjoys vinyasa flow on the park grass with her two young boys. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, ...

I usually recommend a fly-tying kit when that time of year arrives for gift suggestions. This year, I chose instead to do an entire column on the fun and rewards of the fly-tying hobby. Most people ...

Fly Tying I: Basic fly tying techniques, use of tools, types of hooks, choosing materials, etc. Start by tying a Woolly Bugger and progress to nymphs and dry flies. This class will focus on skills to ...

As winter creeps in it often means a drop in opportunity for fly fishermen. That depends on where you live, of course, but for many of us, river time becomes vise time. If you’re new to fly tying, ...

The Great Lakes Fly Shop will offer a Basic Fly-Tying course from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Wednesday and running through Oct. 16 at the shop, 4426 Regent St. Call (218) 740-3040 or go to ...