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.

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.

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.

Anglers miss so much of what is happening under water. We spend a lot of time trying to hide things like split shot and ...

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.

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 ...