ELBA — "Cast toward the shade," Michael Kimmel told his son, Logan Kimmel. Fish like being in the shade, the Edina dad explained as the boy fished for trout, or whatever bit, in the Whitewater River ...

A shooting head fly line can be an asset in certain fly fishing situations. Once you learn the basics of this fly line you will understand when and how to use it, and find that it is an easy line to ...

The basics of carp fishing are basic, indeed. That 4- or 5-weight trout rod will suffice, although you might go a bit heavier if you're fishing in weeds or brush. Use 3x or 4x tippet, although 2x will ...

Developing a rhythm of smooth casts over a peaceful stream and catching fish may be goals for the beginner fly angler, but an experienced instructor can help turn initial flailing into finesse.

The amount of new fly anglers entering the river in the past year has been astounding. Urbanites across Colorado are heading to the mountains for a much needed COVID-19 escape. Even locals who have ...

Thanks to a reader's comment, we are running a basic saltwater fishing column. "Most of your columns assume a certain level of expertise that is way above the beginner or novice level," said the ...

Floating an Ozark stream is the closest thing to a guarantee that you'll catch fish. Lots of fish. Catching and releasing 50 or more fish during a float trip isn't unusual on our area streams like the ...