There’s an old adage in fishing and lure selection, light lures on light days, dark on dark days.  Maybe that’s the reason ...

This story was first published in the Winona Daily News on July 13, 1961. The editor's note prefacing the original story read: Dr. Calvin R. Fremling, assistant professor at Winona State College, ...

As winter creeps in it often means a drop in opportunity for fly fishermen. That depends on where you live, of course, but for many of us, river time becomes vise time. If you’re new to fly tying, ...

A colorful fly pattern known as the Royal Coachman Bucktail was my Grandpa Harry’s secret weapon. This conclusion follows two decades of observing his catch on the South Fork of the Walla Walla River.

In a story on Bassmaster.com: It’s one of the most dependable patterns in bass fishing, but don’t let the name fool you — mayfly action extends well past the year’s fifth month. In fact, parts of U.S.

This undated photo provided by the 'Senckenberg Institute' shows a 'Danish Mayfly'. The Danish Mayfly has been selected by a German entomological society as the Insect of the Year for 2021, but wont ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - It’s the beginning of mayfly season and soon thousands of these harmless flies will continue to emerge from Lake Erie. And while the mayflies have a lot of benefits, some just ...

The Great Lakes region's annual mayfly hatch, when the aquatic insects emerge in their winged form to mate, usually happens in late June to early July. The mayflies have such a short life span in ...

Mayflies emerge when deep water temperatures reach 68 degrees, which hasn't happened yet in the Great Lakes. Residents can mitigate mayfly presence by using yellow light bulbs and sealing windows and ...

Catching a trout during an insect hatch feels like a little pat on the back from the fly fishing gods. Among all of the natural insects available, a fish decided to take your imitation. Quite a few ...