More and more fly fishing companies are designing gear specifically for female anglers. Here are some tips to help you find the best fit and function for a more enjoyable day on the water. Over the ...

COPPER MOUNTAIN – Standing on a rock outcropping that juts into Officer’s Gulch Lake, Char Bloom resembled an orchestra conductor the moment before a concert. Instead of lifting a wand, though, she ...

The first time I went fly-fishing I was wearing borrowed waders. The person — guy — from whom I’d borrowed them had to have been at least twice my size. I cinched the shoulder straps as tightly as ...

Many fly anglers today don’t realize that fly fishing has a fascinating history–one that starts with the first book of fly fishing, written by a woman in the 15th century. Dame Juliana Berners penned ...

Founded in 1856, the Orvis Company claims to be the oldest mail order retailer in the United States and has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a fishing tackle shop in Manchester, Vermont.

Fly fishing isn't always about catching a fish. It's about being amongst nature, feeling the wind and water rush past you. There's an artful tranquility to it. If you're searching for such a ...

Social media is credited, in part, with the rising number of women in fly-fishing, due to the aspirational nature of the photos as well as the tangible illustration of women in the sport. Looking for ...

ROANOKE, Va. — Kim Brannock became fascinated by fly fishing after watching "A River Runs Through It," a 1992 film starring Brad Pitt. Years later, a co-worker taught her to fly fish during lunch ...

Casting for Recovery (CFR) is a nonprofit that provides weekend fly fishing retreats for women with breast cancer, offering ...