Fish

Big Bugs

There's nothing like a hatch of huge insects to bring out the kid in a fly fisherman. For one thing, most of the larger bugs trout feed upon are around only in late spring and summer, the seasons we all associate with carefree playtime. But there's more to it than that. For instance, whenever you see

Robbed by RAT's

  • By: Ted Williams

You're losing more than money when you have to pay to fish public water

Cortland Dyna-Tip LInes

  • By: Buzz Bryson
  • and Paul Guernsey

Plus, A convenient strike indicator and a beefed-up saltwater line

Flyline Tapers

  • By: Buzz Bryson
  • and Paul Guernsey

Or, no, that's not just an expensive piece of string

Hardy Marksman Rods

  • By: Paul Guernsey
  • and Buzz Bryson

Plus, Scott's X2S saltwater rod, and a waterproof fly box

Under the Influence of Ethanol

  • By: Ted Williams

America's corn-based ethanol program carries high costs in fish, wildlife and tax dollars

All You Need for Smallies

  • By: Chad Mason

It's time to gear up for this season's smallmouth action

A New Tie in Town

  • By: Darrel Martin

Hot new tying materials, and how to use them

Turneffe Flats Lodge

  • By: Paul Guernsey

Tropical saltwater angling in Belize, any time of year

Reforming the Corps of Engineers

  • By: Ted Williams

The Corps has tried to control nature. Now it's time to control the Corps.