Publishers note: This issue we start a new column on fly fishing. We are fortunate to have aboard Bob Shirley, who brings a wealth of fly fishing experience and credibility. Bob is on the Board of Directors of the Federation of Fly Fishers, and is its Membership Director. He has fished from Washington...

In the first article of this series, I left out any discussion of fly line because the line is so different from conventional fishing line that it dictates some of the tactics and strategies used in fishing it. In this article, we’ll learn about fly line construction, limitations, and how it fits into...