A few weeks back, I began the task of tying shad flies in preparation for a fly-tying demonstration that I was asked to do for the Potomac Valley Fly Fishers in February. There are many variations in ...

Small jigs are the most versatile of all trout lures. Whether made of fur, feathers, or soft plastic, they can be fished fast or slow, shallow or deep, all according to the needs of the moment. They ...

After the original Mister Twister came onto the market, I did not tie a bucktail jig for a couple of years. Then I ran out of bucktail jigs and realized that they had not been replaced by soft plastic ...

For many fisherman, winter’s cold means it is time to put away the gear until next season. For nearly a dozen fly fishermen from the Forbes Trail chapter of Trout Unlimited, however, winter is the ...

I wouldn't say I'm a fly-tying fanatic; I definitely wouldn't say I'm any good at it, but I can one hundred percent say that I thoroughly enjoy it. And it is good for me - it's good for my brain, it's ...

Frigid weather over the winter holidays is continuing through this week, and plenty of outdoors-loving people are beginning to get that cabin fever feeling. The Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited ...

PAXSON -- I felt a gentle tug on my white mini-jig. Concentrating, I waited for a three count then flicked the tip of my rod quickly to set the hook. There was pressure for a heartbeat, and my hook ...