First-time fly-tyers wanting to learn the basics? Waynesville Parks & Rec and Cataloochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited are partnering to bring you three evening classes in February.

DULUTH — "I’m a professional stay-at-home dad with a YouTube channel," Gunnar Brammer said when asked to describe his job. "I guess I’m a professional fly tier, too, since I teach fly-tying classes ...

"Midway through this epic session, while stripping my fly through the current seam of a particularly juicy run, I spotted a flash of silver and felt lightning strike my 8-weight, almost ripping it ...

The wedged head of a Drunk & Disorderly creates an action that puts trout in kill mode. (Photo: Joe Cermele) The first time I ever fished a Drunk & Disorderly, I hated the fly. A friend had given the ...

Getting started with fly tying doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with the wealth of fly shops around here, the amazing books available, and the treasure troves of information on the internet ...

Streamer-fishing is on our doorstep. Many fly-fishers simply live to cast big flies to trout and other species of game fish, and fall is the absolute best time to catch aggressive fish packing on the ...