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.

Michigan is home to 155 different kinds of fish. Some, such as sunfish, are open to catch year-round while others, like walleye, bass and sturgeon, have specific seasons.

Fly fishing has consumed me and given me a life. Even as a hobby, it was something I could get lost in. It challenged me creatively, physically, skillfully, and mentally. It is art, athletics, sport, ...

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Testing the River2Sea S-Waver glide bait to see if it lives up to the hype. Watch real bass catches, learn how to work it for ...

When I first started trout fishing, I was given an invaluable piece of advice: start with dry flies. Talk to any trout angler, and they’ll tell you that fishing with subsurface flies simply catches ...

With rivers and streams flowing well, and area lakes and ponds filling up, late spring/early summer is perhaps the best time of year to throw on a pair of waders, tune up the poles and get your lures ...

Senior couple fishing on the banks of a pond - Niserin/Getty Images When starting out in the world of fishing, the need for a high-quality, budget-friendly rod applies to both conventional angling and ...

No species is more closely associated with freshwater fishing than bass. It’s what most people—anglers and nonanglers alike—envision catching when casting into a lake or pond. And it makes sense ...

The combination of weight, power, and action creates a balanced combo that is easy to learn on. The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are ...