In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

When you’re fly-fishing, you have to think like a fish, Brandon Batt said. And the last thing fish are thinking about, he said, is the price of fly-fishing gear. “That fish doesn’t care what rods you ...

Fly tying and football season go together like peanut butter and jelly. For me and many fly tyers in the valley, not much is better than setting up a vise in front of a TV screen with a football game ...

Even in close quarters, the ability to cast far will serve you well. / photo by Jasper Taback When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - When it comes to learning how to tie a fly or build a fly rod, patience and focus are two key ingredients. Typically, for fisherman, catching a fish is the goal. But the folks at ...