Ask just about anyone if standing in two feet of 33-degree water while snow somehow finds its way down the back of their base ...

The secret to great fly fishing? According to Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and Blue Ribbon Flies owner and founder Craig Mathews, it all comes down to simplicity. Speaking at Montana State ...

In a story on Bassmaster.com: It’s one of the most dependable patterns in bass fishing, but don’t let the name fool you — mayfly action extends well past the year’s fifth month. In fact, parts of U.S.

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 ...

This is the moment thousands upon thousands of mayflies swarm a gas station in Harrison Township, Michigan on June 16, the beginning of mayfly season in Michigan. Map shows Donald Trump's approval ...

The Great Lakes region's annual mayfly hatch, when the aquatic insects emerge in their winged form to mate, usually happens in late June to early July. The mayflies have such a short life span in ...

Mayflies emerge when deep water temperatures reach 68 degrees, which hasn't happened yet in the Great Lakes. Residents can mitigate mayfly presence by using yellow light bulbs and sealing windows and ...

Catching a trout during an insect hatch feels like a little pat on the back from the fly fishing gods. Among all of the natural insects available, a fish decided to take your imitation. Quite a few ...

In the beginning of your fly fishing journey, the most common concept of fly fishing is floating a "bug"-like fly on the top of the water to induce a fish to strike. The fly is supposed to represent a ...

Tying flies has long been one of my favorite winter activities. I derive much pleasure from crafting a supply of the many fly patterns needed to restock my fly boxes for the upcoming trout season.

OREGON, Ohio — This month, mayflies are still buzzing around the lakeshore of Lake Erie sticking to whatever they can find. The insects are known for their short lifespans and massive swarms. But are ...