COMMUNITY

To many, flyfishing is a solitary pursuit. Long moments on a river spent with their own thoughts are broken by brief periods of communal meals, laughter, and lies. A buddy can be 50 yards downstream, just close enough to hear gleeful shouts at a good hook up, or shouted curses...

My parents belonged to the greatest generation, although no one ever told them until late in their lives. I’m pretty sure they didn’t realize it when they were my age and definitely not at my kids age. They never realized how great they were; they simply returned from the war,...

Welcome to part one of TFO’s fly fishing for beginners. Starting today, our series will be divided into five weekly segments --- an introduction followed by singular posts on rods, reels, lines/leaders and casting. Let’s be honest. Fly Fishing, at least at its advanced levels, is not easy. It can...