Next, the fly-fishing tackle itself must be much beefier, with 8-weight outfits the minimum for species such as redfish and snook. If you try to tackle cobia, tarpon or even sailfish, you better be ...

“What gear do you need to start fly fishing? Fly rods, reels, line, nippers, flies, waders—the list goes on and on. Finding the right fly fishing gear can often feel like drinking through a fire hose, ...

Fishing can be as simple or complex as the game fish you’re targeting. Not surprisingly, some fish species require significantly more gear than others. For example, catching redfish off a dock ...

and the style of fishing they like to do. And because it was physically impossible for me to get my hands on every fly rod under the sun, there are some rods that didn’t make the list that are still ...

The quality and diversity of New Zealand’s fresh water species is perfect for the fly fishing purist. The average size of the trout is 3 to 4 pounds, exceeding most anglers' wildest imaginations. The ...

Your leader will break first. Fly rods are strong and flexible, so catching something like a chunky bass on a rod designed for small-creek trout fishing usually isn’t a problem. But since bass ...

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While this search might take them all over the globe, New Zealand is one of the rare places where an array of fly fishing experiences are available in an easy-to-access, California-sized chunk of land ...

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THE DETAILS ON YOUR WEEKEND FORECAST COMING UP. ALL RIGHT. KEVIN. WELL, FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SAY THAT MAINE FISHING GEAR IS TO BLAME FOR THE DEATH OF AN ENDANGERED RIGHT WHALE. MAINE LOBSTERMEN ...

This makes casting even with the best rods sometimes cumbersome ... issues with all high-end fly reels is the price and the Hardy Averon is no different. Retailing at $400-$475, the Hardy Averon is on ...

Here is a check list of basic tackle you will need, and local tackle shops are great at getting you set up well to get you started. Be sure to visit them before you start fishing to get the latest ...