Small Stream Fly Rod You don’t need expensive gear to enjoy small stream fishing. I like a short, slow-action rod between 6 and 7 feet—that length is easy to maneuver in dense underbrush.

Tight Casting Lanes Fly fishing small streams forces you to develop controlled, precise casting. If you’re fishing a larger river, a misplaced cast may be the difference between a good drift and ...

Accuracy is Everything When Fly Fishing Small Streams It’s fun to see how far you can cast, no doubt – and getting distance on your cast can be tremendously helpful, but not on small streams.

It's been said that small-stream fishing has a life and attitude of its own, an attitude that anglers either compliantly adopt or go home frustrated, vowing never to return.

Smallie-rich streams can be found all over the country, and with one rod, minimal tackle, and a pair of old sneakers, you’re in the game. The gear might be simple, but it’s critical to understand how ...

Little 3- and 2-weight rods are sweet for small stream fishing for wild brookies or cutthroats, often in significantly shorter lengths to avoid bumping into overhanging branches and brush.

- Float Tube Fishing • Getting your feet wet in small stream fishing can be extraordinarily frustrating. Small spaces make for tough casting, and the learning curve is steep.

High-Stick if You Can High-sticking is an extremely effective method when you’re working in close quarters – think small stream fishing.

Montana's small streams will open for fishing on the third Saturday of May, which is May 17 this year.