I’m often reminded that there is no better lesson in patience and humility than fly-fishing. In fact, I’m reminded pretty much every time I go fishing.Any angler who has spent some meaningful time on ...

"'Presentation is everything.' No wiser words were told to me early in my fly fishing learning curve. It's a fact, the fly angler who is skilled in the presentation of his fly will catch more fish." ...

Walk or drive along a well-known trout stream on a nice day, and you’ll likely see anglers occupying all the desirable spots – the classic trout water that features long runs, riffles, and deep pools.

Normally when you hear the words, “fly fishing”, one imagines a fisherman with a long rod, gracefully controlling a long line with a tiny fly attached on the end. The fisherman maneuvers the line with ...

Nearly a year ago, Weston Sagdalen walked away from the Three Rivers Outdoor Expo & Trout Classic with a 5-weight fly rod, perfect for most fishing around here. Last Monday, the teen fishing fanatic ...

Snowdown brought out some of our local competitors to test their fly casting skills in a friendly event with male, female and youth divisions, with about 20 folks seeking the coveted title of “best ...

Learning to fly fish can seem daunting because there is so much to learn. The truth is, it's a lifetime of learning, so don't look at it as a mountain in front of you; instead, learn each lesson as it ...

Lovers of Ernest Hemingway sojourn to the great writer’s grave here, and Amelia and I have been there a time or two during our annual visits to one of the West’s last best places. Some folks leave ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) runs from February 16-18th. SEWE is filled with demonstrations and hands-on learning opportunities, including fly fishing. Rich ...

You will have an opportunity to flail and, with practice, prevail on Aug. 9 when the Santiam Flycasters holds its annual Fly Casting Clinic. There is no charge to participate in the 6 p.m. event on ...