William G. Tapply

The author and his father—both Field & Stream writers—share one last day on the water

There are infinite reasons to share in the foremost ritual of fall.

In the past decade or so, Cape Cod has become a premier striped bass fishing destination

In the past decade or so, Cape Cod has become a premier striped bass fishing destination

I have learned on occasion to turn the tables on trout by fishing dry flies downstream. This simple technique could bag you a few trout on your next trip.

Hunting grouse and woodcock the old way.

Hunting grouse and woodcock the old way.

Giving more than a day to remember, a father passes on his legacy.

To some of us, the sport is really quite simple.

Fishing these rivers isn't as futile as you might expect. But you do have to think before you cast.