Andy Sparhawk 
We’ve all been there. Scanning a fly shop wall covered in dozens of spools and plastic baggies adorned with various colors and technical jargon for lines that prove so vital … Read more
Few experiences are as exhilarating as catching a fish on a fly rod. If you fly fish, you know the thrill, but one thing that takes the exuberance level even … Read more
Every angler has a fabled hatch on their list. Here in the Rockies, we have the Mother’s Day Caddis hatch, summertime tricos on the Platte, and let’s not forget the … Read more
One of the great things about fly fishing is that it gets us (and little ones) off our screens and into nature. However, living in a digital world has its … Read more
Some of my earliest memories are of stepping through a barbed-wire fence and following my dad and brother down a dirt trail leading to a local pond to chase hungry … Read more
Fly fishing is an exciting pastime that combines the excitement of fishing with the opportunity to get outside and be active. For beginners, however, the specialized equipment can make learning … Read more
The best fly tying books go beyond lists of materials and step-by-step instruction. Many include tying tips, etymology insights, and a strategy for fishing the flies you tie. Our list … Read more
We can’t always be fly fishing. No matter how hard we try. Luckily, there is always a great book about our shared pursuit in those times. The first mention of … Read more
No one knows who invented fly fishing. The history of fly fishing is as old as humankind itself. And while the distinct origins of fooling fish with an imitation meal … Read more
The best fiberglass fly rods transport the angler back to a simpler time (and style of fly fishing). Fly fishing was a serene and slow endeavor before high-tech innovations in … Read more
A cutbow trout species is a fertile hybridization of a female cutthroat trout’s eggs and bigger male rainbow trout sperm. This fish, a favorite of anglers of all types, exhibits … Read more
The best fly reel for trout is the one you don’t worry about. Plan for the worst with your other gear, but not having to second guess your reel makes … Read more