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.

Catching largemouth bass can be relatively simple once you know where they live and what lures to use. This fishing guide for beginner's gives you all of the information needed for a fun first day on ...

Those of us who grew up fishing may take our fishing skills for granted, but if you didn't grow up with a fishing mentor, it's a tough sport to learn. Introducing a new angler to fishing isn’t just ...

If you're interested in taking your fishing game beyond just using any old rod with a worm, you need to look at specific details that help the beginner succeed.

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

Successful nymphing starts with your setup. A two-fly nymph rig is often the way to go – it allows you to cover a wider range of the water column, and it adds variety to your patterns. I’ll typically ...

The sun is shining and the weather is great. But amid days of traveling, barbecuing, hiking popular trails and boating on the Dillon Reservoir, it can sometimes feel like summer in Summit County lacks ...

Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the right gear and a few basic skills. Kayak Angler's ...