I have a new favorite nymph pattern that I have dubbed — pun intended — Dan’s Killer Rubber Leg Nymph. For those of you unfamiliar with fly tying terminology, dubbing is a common fly-tying material, ...

The salmonfly hatch has come and gone and the varieties of imitations of this fly are vast and growing. But the nymphs for next year's hatch are already in the rivers. One of the earliest and most ...

In this week's "How to Tie" feature, Fly Fish 402 ties an attractor nymph that every angler should be carrying in their fall fly box, Newbury’s Dirty Hipster. Learn How to Tie This Fly: Difficulty: ...

A close second would be, “What (or how many) fly patterns do I need to have to be successful most of the time? Those are both valid queries, and ones which reflect the quintessence of fly-fishing. On ...

Ryan Brennecke / The BulletinDuke Nymph, tied by Quintin McCoy. Think of this fly as a stand-in for the Prince Nymph. Some might call it an attractor. Others, including some trout, I think, would take ...

In this week's "How to Tie" feature, McFly Angler ties a fly that purists will snub their nose at immediately regardless of results, the Atomic Egg. Learn How to Tie This Fly: Difficulty: Easy There ...

A landlocked salmon caught on a Golden Retriever on the Rapid River during Maine’s spring fishing season. Credit: Marc McDonald The BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild ...