If you want to catch more trout clinging to the bottom of a stream, ditch your strike indicator and give Euro nymphing a try
Author: Morgan Lyle
Morgan Lyle
Morgan Lyle has been a serious fly fisherman since the mid-1980s, mostly fishing the trout streams and saltwater beaches of New York and the Northeast. Lyle has been proud to contribute to Field & Stream for two years. Highlights Education Lyle has a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Long Island University. Experience Lyle began writing a weekly column on fly fishing for The Daily Gazette of Schenectady, New York, in 1996, and began contributing articles to national fly-fishing magazines around the same time. He’s been a communications professional since 1990, working as a newspaper reporter, university public relations specialist, and retail copywriter in addition to freelance writing for publications including The New York Times and Newsday. Lyle’s first book, Simple Flies: 52 Easy-to-Tie Patterns That Catch Fish, was published by Stackpole Books in 2015; Tenkara Today, also published by Stackpole, came out in 2019. Lyle has been a speaker at numerous Trout Unlimited chapter and fly-fishing club meetings over the years, and has served as the master of ceremonies for the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum’s Hall of Fame. F&S Lightning Round Favorite Place to Fish: Esopus Creek, N.Y.,Favorite Fly: Sawyer Killer Bug,Bucket List Fishing Destination: Scotland,Best Piece of Outdoor Advice: Breathable rain gear works great until it doesn’t. Own a slicker for the heavy stuff. Notable Work
Here’s the how to select the right fly rod weight for everything from brook trout to tarpon
Whether it’s for freshwater or salt, here’s how to find the best fly reel for every budget
Whether it’s dusk, dawn, or the dark of night, hands-free illumination makes your fishing easier
Selecting the right waders can improve your time on the stream, in the pond, or in the surf
We outline the key features to look for in a good spinning rod, plus five top choices
From artificial eggs to scented swimbaits, today’s trout angler has a wealth of baits to choose from
On the stream, in the marsh, or at the beach, hip waders will keep you in the action with less bulk and expense than the chest-high kind
Trout, bass and panfish are a blast on light tackle. These reels will help you bring them to hand
Why you should ditch the strike indicator and double your chances with these killer rigs
