Freshwater

Protecting Our Waters: A Call to Action for Anglers

Trout Tactics: Mastering the Art and Science of Freshwater Fishing

Nice stocked Rainbow

Was throwing lures all morning with no follows or hits. Tried something a bit unconventional and was able to hook into this one with two trout worms wacky rigged on a trout magnet jig under a bobber. Close to 15 inches.

First fly since 1993, and it's ugly.

Got bored and had access to a while bunch of fly tying supplies. Figured I should likely have a concept of it being the local fly club president. haven't tied a fly since 1993 at the Scout jamboree. seems to have turned out fine, not sure if it would survive a cast. Not sure what it's for.

Tj Hooker

Hook: Core Jig hook size 8 Thread: TheFlySmith 74D nylon Tail: Wooly bugger marabou Body: Antron bugger chenille Legs: Fulling mill micro barred legs Resin: uv craft Tools: TheFlySmith

My personal favorite as it's what I caught my first Atlantic Salmon on

First ever Rainbow Trout!

Caught my first rainbow trout ever in a stocked pond in Louisiana! Really cool that LDWF does it for the communities. Beautiful fish and a fun fight, can’t wait to catch more later this year in Colorado.

Sea trout muddler

Reading The Body Language of Highly Aggressive Trout

By Bob Reece As we move into the fall months, the use of streamer patterns typically increases for many fly fishers. There are many factors that lead to success when pursuing trout with these beefy creations. Evaluating the body language of the aggressive fish that chase these flies can improve your odds of hooking up.

Never seen one like this.

My little brother caught this trout at Lake Siskiyou, CA. Is this a rainbow?

First 2 of the year

Located in Ohio, and although I have been trying, I haven’t been able to catch anything since New Year’s Eve. Today I decided to ditch work early, and hit the trout honey hole. No keepers, but was happy to end my drought, and get my first of the year.

Stocked rainbow. Learning to use kastmasters and spoons more.

Can you help me identify this trout is it wild or stocked

Caught in bishop Ca catch and release

“Snow Drought” Threatening Western Rivers

An aptly-named “snow drought” has much of the Western United States in its grasp, threatening water supplies in reservoirs, and flows in many of the country’s favorite trout rivers. A quick glance at the National Weather and Climate Center’s snow-water equivalent map paints a stark picture.

New Spinners I've Always Wanted To Try.

I have high hopes for these and can't wait to see if they will contend against Mepps, Panther Martin, and Rooster Tails. I will be targeting stocked trout, so it should be fun.

Another “tico” trout

One of the few “big” trouts we have here in Costa Rica, it’s not that common to find them this size

3 Classic Flies For New Tyers

By Bob Reece Three points of contact provide stability. There are a plethora of patterns that new tiers could begin with. Yet three in particular lay out the fundamental techniques needed to create a stabile foundation for your fly tying future. The Woolly Bugger, Pheasant Tail and Elk Hair Caddis have all proven their worth.

Some wild Utah cutthroat

My first fish of the new year, I had never thrown my bladed jigs for trout for some reason and decided to try it out. I went to hit my favorite spot and discovered that it was now posted no trespassing.

Minnesota’s Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness on the Chopping Block After House Republicans’ Vote

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, located in Northeast Minnesota, is a national treasure but is once again threatened by Congressional action to permit industrial mining activities.

Keep Your Hands on the Cork

Like so many others out there, I've broken my fair share of fly rods over the years. I've slammed them in tailgates, stuck them in ceiling fans and I've squashed quite a few trying to get in and out of my cataraft to quickly.

Snake River Dams Litigation Resumes After Trump Administration Revokes Biden-Era Agreement

One of the most consequential rulings for Pacific Northwest salmon and steelhead in years.

Skagit River Steelhead Season Not Likely To Open

The late winter and early spring catch-and-release season on the famed Skagit River may not happen in 2026, and not because of too few wild steelhead returning to the river. In fact, the numbers support a limited catch-and-release fishery with no retention of wild fish allowed.

Flies That Catch Big Trout, The Truth Might Surprise You

I HAVE DEFINITE IDEAS ABOUT HOW TO CATCH BIG TROUT. APPARENTLY THEY ARE ALL WRONG. Like every other guy or gal with a fly rod, I have some pretty strong opinions about the kind of flies that catch big fish. These opinions are based on years of experience and experimentation.

Tying Tuesday: Essential Winter Midges and Technical Nymphs

When winter temperatures settle in, trout slow down—and so must our approach. Success demands technical midge patterns and refined subsurface presentations that can fool even the most lethargic fish.

Rubber, Above & Below

By Bob Reece Round rubber and spandex are two members in the vast tide of synthetic materials that have washed over the fly tying world in recent years. They have both been used to create numerous surface and subsurface patterns. However, I would argue that one is better suited for the world above while the other thrives below.

Skagit Steelhead Season Hangs by a Thread—Not for Lack of Fish, But Funding

As of mid-January, the highly anticipated catch-and-release season on Washington's Skagit and Sauk rivers—a bucket-list destination for steelhead anglers across the Pacific Northwest—stands on the verge of cancellation. The culprit isn't biology. It's bureaucracy.

Sage Unveils Limited Edition Enforcer Grand Slam Reels: A Collector’s Dream for Flats Anglers

The three-model collection pays tribute to the legendary saltwater "Grand Slam"—the rare feat of landing a bonefish, permit, and tarpon in a single day.

Tying Tuesday: Patterns Worth Your Vise Time

From micro-midges to bright worms, the range here reflects the reality of cold-water fishing: you need options.

How to get started in trout Spey with Pete Kutzer

Any kind of two-handed fishing is confusing for those of us who mostly fish with a single-handed rod. I asked the great Pete Kutzer...

The Elusive Golden Trout, with Jessica Strickland

Jessica Strickland [38:07]is Trout Unlimited's California Inland Trout director and is an expert on the historical and curent range...

Podcast: Trout, Tarpon, and Other Critters in Costa Rica, with Kevin Jackson

Did you know you can catch trout and tarpon in the same trip, along with exotic jungle species? I didn't either, but Kevin Jackson [42:22] of Fly Fish Costa Rica shares...