More than 50 percent of the average trout’s diet consists of tiny midges, and it’s these microscopic insects that you’ll most likely find flying above local streams this month. But don’t knock ...

Food sources have been routine for trout. Midges have been the staple for months. Fish have been feeding on the mini bits of ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Warm days throughout the early and middle parts of this month had me itching. Sunshine and temps ...

What fly should I tie on? This is the age-old question, and there are plenty of “old reliables” most local anglers wouldn’t leave home without. As we slide into our winter season, here are some basics ...

We’ve seen it many times here at the shop: A new tyer tries to create super-complicated fly patterns right out of the gate, gets frustrated, and ultimately gives up. When meeting new fly tyers, we ...

Spring arrived for me when the ice left area ponds and streams. Along with the departure of the ice came the arrival of midge hatches. Even more reliable than the first bird of spring is the first fly ...