LIVINGSTON — May is a month when trout gorge. Following a long winter of fairly skimpy food, the emergence of the prolific Mother's Day caddis provides an opportunity for gluttony. Fly anglers rejoice ...

Discover the legendary Elk Hair Caddis fly created by Al Troth in 1957. Learn why this durable, easy-to-tie pattern remains one of fly fishing's most effective and versatile dry flies.

When I fish a trout river that’s new to me, I often stop into a local fly shop to pick up a few dry flies. Every river has its own special patterns, and I’m a sucker for these. I thought it was a ...

I have been thinking about Mom. Days on the calendar keep getting crossed off. Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. My gaze falls over the river. A small moth bounces across the water. Closer ...

What lurks beneath the surface of your local creek? OSU professor emeritus Judy Li has your answer. OSU professor emeritus Judy Li's lifelong love of all the critters that make their homes in our ...

I’m not suggesting you drift a pair of dry flies through fast water or stained water. The double dry rig works best when fishing slow, clear water that offers the potential for rising fish – if you ...

In this edition of The Morning Hatch: • If you spend enough time on rivers, there is a good chance you will have an encounter with a bear. In places like Montana, Idaho, and Alaska, you may choose to ...