Emergers and nymphs are often lumped together because they’re both fished subsurface, and they both imitate aquatic insects in pre-adult life stages. Some nymphs and emergers may look similar, but ...

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.

Trout won't always eat the first thing you throw at them. / Photo by Jasper Taback Few things are more frustrating than watching a trout turn its nose up at your fly. You did enough to get the fish ...