Brown trout are famous for their aggression towards streamers, and much of that comes in the fall. They’re spawning right now – which means they’re territorial, fired up, and ready to chase anything ...

The doldrums of summer aren't quite here, which means the smallmouth bite is still on in most of the U.S. If your part of the country hasn't become too hot, then you can still catch smallmouth ...

When you think of streamer fishing, salmon and steelhead likely come to mind. The bulk of a trout’s diet is insects, not the larger prey that streamers imitate – but that doesn’t mean a trout won’t ...

Autumn is time for fly fishing with streamers on the Colorado River. Big and gaudy flies are guaranteed to move some fish. Color is a factor to trigger the aggressive reactions that make fly fishing ...

Despite the cold night air, recent daytime temperatures have been very friendly for angling action. The river water hasn’t eclipsed into frigid conditions just yet. Early-morning evidence ...

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.

The wedged head of a Drunk & Disorderly creates an action that puts trout in kill mode. (Photo: Joe Cermele) The first time I ever fished a Drunk & Disorderly, I hated the fly. A friend had given the ...

Hidden mountain streams across Idaho offer quiet fishing, cool water and eager trout. Learn how to find overlooked creeks, choose simple gear and set up a creekside camp for a backcountry experience.

Trout fishing is good on the Gray Reef of the North Platte River using streamers, hot-head leeches, rock worms and assorted midge nymphs. Water flow is 500 cfs and clearing from Gray Reef Dam down ...

There is a persistent myth in fly fishing circles the sport belongs to trout, and the anglers who pursue them in cold, clear ...