When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts. I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is all ...

Anglers tend to put a lot of stock in selecting the right dry fly to match a hatch. But, the truth is, the perfect fly won’t do you a whole lot of good if you don’t know how to present it. When it ...

Fly fishing is synonymous with trout. When most people think about fly fishing, they conjure images of mountain streams and ...

Snowdown brought out some of our local competitors to test their fly casting skills in a friendly event with male, female and youth divisions, with about 20 folks seeking the coveted title of “best in ...

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Learn the basics of fly fishing on this BOC Orientation trip in one of Maine's most scenic state parks! Spend your Orientation Trip at Lily Bay State Park, learning the intricacies of fly fishing.

Over five sessions, mentees learn skills like casting, fly tying, entomology, and water safety. The program connects foster children with experienced anglers who volunteer as mentors. If you want to ...