Trout are the foundation of fly fishing, the species that drew most of us into the sport and keeps us coming back through every season. From rising cutthroat on a western spring creek to brown trout sipping spinners at dusk on a Catskill river, from nymphing deep runs in winter to throwing big streamers for predatory fish in October, trout fishing encompasses more techniques, more environments, and more depth than any other branch of the sport. You can spend a lifetime learning to catch trout and still have more to discover.

Hatches, casting mechanics, river reading, seasonal strategy, gear, and destinations from New England to Montana to New Zealand - our trout content is the most thorough collection we've built. Start anywhere in the archive below.

The Best Streamers For Fall Trout

The Best Streamers For Fall Trout

Patrick Blackdale
Ah, September. The days are getting shorter, and crisp mornings remind us tha...
The Best Dry Flies For Late Summer Trout

The Best Dry Flies For Late Summer Trout

Patrick Blackdale
As summer progresses, low and clear water conditions make edgy trout increasi...
The 10 Best Flies For Early Season Trout

The 10 Best Flies For Early Season Trout

Patrick Blackdale
Trout fishing in the early season can be extremely productive with the right ...
Sage Trout Fly Reel Review

Sage Trout Fly Reel Review

Patrick Blackdale
The latest iteration of the Sage Trout fly reel is here, featuring a blend of...
How to Tie the Little Rainbow Trout Streamer

How to Tie the Little Rainbow Trout Streamer

Levi Opsatnic
From the remote waters of Alaska to the limestone creeks of Central Pennsylva...
How to Tie the Little Brown Trout Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Little Brown Trout Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Little Brown Trout is a classic streamer from Samuel R. Slaymaker of Penn...
Mastering Line Weight for Trout Spey Fly Rods: Tips and Tricks

Mastering Line Weight for Trout Spey Fly Rods: Tips and Tricks

Patrick Blackdale
In this video, we'll be covering everything you need to know about choosing t...
How to Tie the Little Brook Trout Streamer Fly

How to Tie the Little Brook Trout Streamer Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Litte Brown Trout Fly is part of a series of 3 streamers that Samuel Slay...
How to Choose the Best Trout Flies for Small Streams

How to Choose the Best Trout Flies for Small Streams

Chandler Crans
Small stream fishing has become incredibly popular in contemporary fly fishin...
Trout Spey Fly Lines: How to Choose Lines and Tips

Trout Spey Fly Lines: How to Choose Lines and Tips

Ben Freeman
One of the most confusing aspects of Spey casting is lines (and tips). Unfort...
2019 Trout Spey Shootout

2019 Trout Spey Shootout

Ben Freeman
Have you ever wondered which Trout Spey rod is the very best? Well, the wait ...
How to Tie an Egg Sucking Leech Streamer, Trout Style

How to Tie an Egg Sucking Leech Streamer, Trout Style

Chandler Crans
The Egg Sucking Leech drives trout wild in the fall (and spring). Eggs offer ...
Sage TROUT LL Fly Rod Review

Sage TROUT LL Fly Rod Review

Chandler Crans
Sage has announced the release of another new rod: The TROUT LL. This new rod...
Best Flies for Alaska Rainbow Trout: 8 Must-Have Fly Patterns

Best Flies for Alaska Rainbow Trout: 8 Must-Have Fly Patterns

Chandler Crans
So you want to travel thousands of miles to go fly fishing in Alaska, home to...
Sage TROUT SPEY HD Fly Rod Review

Sage TROUT SPEY HD Fly Rod Review

Chandler Crans
In an industry where Trout Spey is becoming increasingly popular, it makes se...
Monic GSP Skyline Trout Fly Line Review

Monic GSP Skyline Trout Fly Line Review

Ben Freeman
Monic is a company that most of you probably haven’t heard of, but they have ...
2015 5-weight Fly Reel Shootout & Review: What's the Best Trout Reel?

2015 5-weight Fly Reel Shootout & Review: What's the Best Trout Reel?

Ben Freeman
When we released our 8-weight reel shootout, we began to demystify fly reels...
Hardy Zenith 9' 5-weight Review: The Best Fly Rod for Trout?

Hardy Zenith 9' 5-weight Review: The Best Fly Rod for Trout?

Ben Freeman
With opening day finally here, I had the chance to test out my new Hardy Zeni...

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