In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

These three fly patterns will build the foundation for any future flies you might want to tie. Winter is the best time to get ...

Fly fishing adds an element of art to our angling community. OK, maybe not on the order of da Vinci or Monet, but watching a craftsman tie a fly or a master presenting a near-weightless handmade lure ...