If you haven’t tried chasing smallmouth bass with a fly rod, you’re in for a treat. These fish are the perfect mix of power and attitude, and they’ll give you a fight you won’t forget. While ...

MassWildlife will host a free “Intro to Fly Tying” course for beginners only on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at its Western District Office, with tools and materials provided.

A close second would be, “What (or how many) fly patterns do I need to have to be successful most of the time? Those are both valid queries, and ones which reflect the quintessence of fly-fishing. On ...

Last week, I offered some suggestions on assembling a basic assortment of nymph patterns for early-season trout in our region. This week, I’ll present a similar discussion targeting dry-fly patterns.

If you like tying flies, it stands to reason that you would prefer complicated patterns, since they require more tying. There’s not much sense of accomplishment in making a fly out of just one ...