Make River-Specific Adjustments. Because freestones, tailwaters, and spring creeks all support trout differently, you’ll need to make changes to your game based on the water you’re fishing.

I learned the basics of small water fly fishing from my dad, a former Orvis guide and dry fly purist, who favored the small creeks and streams of western Virginia where I grew up.

When Fly Fishing was Simple. I believe these "small" trips are the heart and soul of my fly ... but there will be those days when you want to shift gears and get lost in the woods on a small creek.

A 71-acre ranch that overlooks the Teton mountains in Wilson, Wyoming, hit the market at the end of August for $34.75 million, making it the most expensive listing in the small Jackson-area town ...

Fly-Fish Spring Creeks . By Nina Kokotas Hahn. April 29, 2025, ... “That provides extremely good trout fishing,” says Mat Wagner, owner of the Driftless Angler, a fishing supply store in town.

Fly fishing is a centuries-old sport that offers a challenging twist on conventional fishing gear and techniques. ... The typical range is from a 1-weight to a 14-weight. A 1-weight is best for ...

A 5wt fly rod is perfect for trout fishing just about anywhere. (Photo: Oleg Jeremin from Pixabay) The Best Rod Weight for Trout: 5. A 9-foot, 5-weight rod is often called the classic all-around ...

Bodishbaugh stepped into the clear water wearing wading boots for sure footing on slick rocks and carrying a wading staff for ...

Plan your next trout fishing trip with help from Field and Stream's Guide to the top 10 towns in America for trout fishing, from east coast to west. Join the 1871 Club · The Greatest Stories ...

Viroqua, Wisconsin. Three hours south of the Twin Cities and three hours west of Milwaukee is Viroqua, Wisconsin, known for some of the best angler fishing in the world.With over 250 miles of ...

Benefit Your Fly Fishing by Understanding the Type of River You Are Fishing. There are always new rivers and streams to explore – so many that it can feel overwhelming to categorize them, and ...

A 71-acre ranch that overlooks the Teton mountains in Wilson, Wyoming, hit the market at the end of August for $34.75 million, making it the most expensive listing in the small Jackson-area town.