They were casting on a soccer pitch that was covered in clover, honing their skills to be used on future trips to the Brule for trout, or the Cloquet for smallmouth bass or maybe a little Douglas ...

When you are new to fly fishing, every “problem” tends to look like a nail — because the only tool in your belt is a hammer. Fly casting is a game of subtleties, and when it comes to the actual ...

As odd as it might seem, sometimes the best way to improve a skill isn’t by practicing it endlessly; rather, it’s by focusing on something else entirely. Fly fishing skills are no different. A handful ...

The West University Place Parks and Recreation Department is offering classes in fly fishing and triathlon preparation. Registration for both these classes is under way and spots are limited. Call 713 ...

When I guided, I made it a practice to step away from my anglers and let them fish. From a distance I would watch and see if I could discern the strengths and weaknesses in their game: why were they ...

Thanks to films (and novellas) like A River Runs Through It along with historical figures like James A. Hensall waxing eloquent about the way it calms "over-taxed brains and wearied nerves," ...

Free Park Day at Minnesota State Parks: June 8 and Nov. 29. For info on rental equipment and other recreational opportunities, go to mndnr.gov/parkfinder. ATV Safety Field Day: 10 a.m. June 15, Mille ...