The mayfly may be the “fly” in fly-fishing, but caddis flies are at least as important a source of food to trout — far more important, in fact, on some streams. Still, the number of fly patterns ...

Knowing the stages of development in a bug’s life is a critical component to successful fly fishing. Deciphering the hatch on a river is a challenging game. Larva, pupa or adult stages have been ...

I just finished setting up the card table over the dogs’ kennel box in the back room. It’ll probably stay up at least until the trout opener, because it holds all the fly tying materials to the left ...

After a broiling summer, September brings a wide range of pleasant choices for outdoor enthusiasts. Just being outside is more enjoyable now with plenty of excellent activities to participate in. For ...

The dry fly fishing will be tougher. However, caddis dry (14), BWO (16-18) as well as March Browns (12-14) are good choices. Streamer fishing is where it's at when water conditions vary. Try a big ...

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We fly-fishers really look forward to the fall, with its cool weather and big trout. But when it arrives, it races by at breakneck speed, or at least that’s how it seems to me. Once the streams begin ...

September delivers cool nights and a change in the bugs that have been so prevalent for months. Hatches are waning, with some ...

Check out our Interactive Fishing Maps! VAN ETTEN, N.Y. One of the most heavily stocked streams in central New York, Cayuta Creek offers nearly 16 miles of public fishing rights and more than 12,000 ...