Some fishing guides develop a way of seeing that carries beyond the water—and into art. I went in skeptical., I didn’t expect much from the Lower Niagara. Fly fishing it for smallmouth bass, and ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.