Fly Fishing Rods

I was recently in Idaho and tried fly fishing in various areas – small and large rivers. I was really suprised at how poor the fishing was. The only things I caught were some tiny (1-3″) trout and some small brookies in the backcountry. While fishing the Salmon River in Stanley, a local told me [...]

i know how to fly fish but know nothing about fly selections. I have tried aglia, algia brite, flatfish, rebel hellgramites, and worms. I live in CT and it is a small river

can i use the same fly rod i use for trout fishing for steelhead

I have a 5wt rod and I dont have any 5wt line for it yet but I do have 3 sets of really good 6wt line that I am not using. I will be fishing rivers for trout with this rod and I wanted to know would it be best to just go purchase a [...]

( I am not fly fishing) but I am really new to river fishing. I am fishing for rainbow and brown trout. What should I use that will work really good? I tried spinners and other lures and no luck. I am going to try fly fishing but right now all I have is a [...]

I will be taking a camping trip in July and will be fishing on the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River (near Bonanza and Custer). I am wondering what the best bait is for that area in that time of year for Trout. Please note I will NOT be fly fishing. Expert advise is appreciated! [...]

If so, does anyone have any favorite spots? Im also curious as to what flies the trout have been hitting on lately. Im new to fly fishing, and need all the help i can get!!

tomorrow i am going fishing on the siuslaw for trout salmon or steelhead. im only fishing with flies on my fly pole and rooster tails. i dont know what fly to use and i dont know what color rooster tail to take please help

Excluding flies. I am not a fly-fisherman, i just wanted to try something “sorda” new. Last time i went, i still fished worms and caught a trout & a bass. The trout was around 12-13 inches. So, what are some lures that have worked for you on the trout? Your opinion. I have some rooster [...]