Rankings of the SP Streamers for today’s, tomorrow’s, and the day after tomorrow’s games for fantasy baseball. Every day of the 2026 baseball season, I’ll be looking at today’s and tomorrow’s slate of ...

Setting out on fly fishing trips for beginners is an exciting way to learn a new outdoor skill, enjoy time on the water, and connect with nature. For many people the first trip is equal parts ...

Bass streamers are among the most versatile tools in an angler’s fly box, designed to mimic baitfish, crayfish, and other prey that attract both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Whether you are fishing ...

Getting started with fly fishing does not require a very long shopping list. Most beginners do very well with a matched rod, reel, floating line, a few leaders, a small fly selection, and basic tools.

A colorful Little Brook Trout streamer works well to catch much larger versions of its namesake after ice-out on local waterways. Credit: Courtesy of Bill Graves I used my paddle to push the ...

Streamer flies can mimic a variety of forage, but none is more common than baitfish. Unlike dry flies that match floating insects, and nymphs that look like aquatic insects in their larval stages, ...

I used my paddle to push the 21-foot Maine Freighter canoe away from the meager dock and motored around the end to begin a trolling run along the shoreline of the small lake. Ice had been out for a ...

Getting into fly fishing? Here’s a breakdown of my beginner gear setup, including the essentials that make learning easier and more enjoyable. Simple, practical, and perfect for anyone just starting ...

My favorite spots to fly fish offer more than just abundant trout or salmon; I love being surrounded by the majesty of a place, be it the grandeur of the Rockies or the quiet beauty of a Midwestern ...

In 1924, Carrie Stevens stepped into the Upper Dam Pool on Maine’s Rapid River with a new smelt imitation tied to her line. A short time later, a 6-pound, 13-ounce brook trout lay on the bank before ...

It’s hard to believe Labor Day is a memory and October is here. The season change also means time to transition your fly box from summer dry flies and terrestrial patterns to fall streamer patterns.

Wading streams with a fly rod in hand may be the most traditional approach to the sport, but floating rivers in a raft or driftboat, leisurely watching the scenery pass by, has its merits too. The ...