Take me to your leader, and chances are we’ll be able to fix some of your flyfishing problems. Leaders are among the basic elements of fly tackle, but the essentials of leader design and performance ...

A general rule for leader material: Any part of your leader that you want to float should be monofilament, and any part that you want to sink should be fluorocarbon. For dry fly fishing, monofilament ...

Over the years, we have encountered many frustrated anglers who cannot figure out why fish continually refuse their flies. Individuals often drop in, complaining that numerous fish would inspect their ...

Middle of winter in the Colorado high country can be a daunting place. Lately, frigid cold has slid down the mountains and settled on the valley. River sections froze. Fly fishing seems like a distant ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The nail knot has never been accused of being an easy knot to ...

There are subtle differences between fly fishing on a stream and fly fishing on a lake. For one thing, sinking line is strongly advised for the latter. But perhaps the most subtle difference is this: ...