The Coike urchin bait trend proves what fly anglers have known for years: subtle movement beats exact imitation. Here are ...

Some people live for the blow of a big largemouth creaming a swimbait. Others can’t get enough of smallmouth erupting on Spooks walking across the surface. And, sure, I love those things too, but come ...

Are the Dogwood or Magnolia trees in your state in bloom? That's a good sign that the bass are becoming active. Spring and topwater action for bass go hand in hand. Here's a how-to to get you started.

ST. MARIES – The most important part of tying a topwater bass fly is putting enough hair on the hook. So, one Saturday morning in early April, Derek Darst just kept adding more. He tied in clump after ...

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, fast-shooting heads, fast-drying UV resin, and even pre-made wings, legs, and tails that let you whip up flies faster than ever. This might be why spun-hair bass bugs aren’t commonplace in fly boxes ...

He appreciated the gear -- but let's see what Jon Caulfield says about fly-fishing after he returns from the cottage! "I like to toss Rapalas and spinners for bass, but it's not very exciting anymore, ...

There is a persistent myth in fly fishing circles the sport belongs to trout, and the anglers who pursue them in cold, clear rivers of the Rockies. Gentlemen and ski bums share the water while trying ...

"When the dogwoods bloom, the bass are in the room," was something my dad used to say. It was his way of knowing when largemouth bass were on their beds. Soon after, he knew it would be post-spawn; ...