CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jerry Darkes is a noted local fly fishing master, an expert fly tier and author, and travels the Great Lakes for trout, resulting in his recent book, the colorful “Essential Flies ...

Fly fishers rejoice! Ohio is a prime destination for the sport. The Rocky River on the west side of Cleveland ranks second on USA TODAY’s 10BEST list of fly fishing rivers across the country. “The ...

An Erie steelhead fly fishing guide wants to expand the horizons of those who seek these migrating fish each fall and winter. Karl Weixlmann, 62, has been guiding anglers for 28 years on various ...

Looking to reel in some trout? More than 85,000 rainbow trout will be released in 90 locations throughout Ohio. Releases began last week and will continue through May. "Stockings of these public lakes ...

(WKBN) – Thousands of anglers were recognized in Ohio in 2024 for reeling in trophy fish. Those who reel in a qualifying catch received the commemorative Fish Ohio pin for their first entry and a ...

Fly fishing has always carried an air of mystique, often fueled by myths that seem to linger no matter how many times they’re ...

The wedged head of a Drunk & Disorderly creates an action that puts trout in kill mode. (Photo: Joe Cermele) The first time I ever fished a Drunk & Disorderly, I hated the fly. A friend had given the ...

Here is a tip that will increase your success on the water. Once you understand it, everything about your fishing changes. Bass anglers—especially on the tournament scene—talk constantly about ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...