Dec. 29—It always seems possible. As the days shorten and the temperature drops, I start plotting a methodical fly-tying program, one that ensures the most essential flies are tied long before they're ...

If fly-fishing is so simple, how come it seems like every guide in Colorado carries 5,000 flies to the river? Good question. The reality is that most guides tend to use the same 15 or so flies all ...

Mazel got into the business in a roundabout way. Isaac wanted to learn how to tie flies for fishing. So the two agreed they'd join the Magic City Fly Fishers, which holds monthly fly-tying sessions.

It's at this time of year, particularly, that a fisherman's fancy turns to fly tying. It's all part of that delicious preparation before the trout season opens again in March. In our house, the vice ...