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.

Basic fly fishing instruction tells you to look for and fish the seams, where slow water and faster water come together. In the beginning, this isn't always as easy as it sounds to untrained eyes.

One of the more confusing aspects for newcomers to fly-fishing is learning the different fly lines and their purposes. A cautionary note to beginners: Don’t let this intimidate you and keep you from ...

The first time I wandered into a fly shop on my own, I had no idea where to begin. I had been fly fishing before, but always on a boat and with the help of a partner or friends. Being alone—and ...

The allure of fly fishing means different things to different people. For some, it’s an approach used to catch more fish. For others, it represents a unique personal challenge. For a select few, it’s ...

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 ...

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The trick to getting good at casting isn't a secret, high tech, or ground breaking. it's all about practice, practice, practice. Show up at the park, the pond, your backyard – doesn't matter. Rip a ...

Editor’s Note: Fly fishing gets a funny response from a lot of people. They know it’s a storied sport of some kind, and they respect it — but they don’t really know what the hell it is, what it ...