Make sure your rod has a reel seat and rod guides designed to match with a casting reel. Fly fishing rods are generally all designed to fit the common form and function that fly fishing reels ...

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 ...

A ballot initiative facing Denver voters would ban the trade of natural furs in Denver county and could hurt the fly-fishing ...

Not all large-arbor reels are created equal. Consider all the factors before choosing a model that’s right for you. Want to have more fun this summer? Try fly fishing for summer flounder and other ...

“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, ...

But at the end of the day, I consider sunglasses a tool, a core piece of technical gear for my fly fishing. They need to assist me in seeing fish, protect my eyes from stray hooks, protect my ...

They don’t make ’em like Orvis anymore. Closing in on two centuries of history outfitting East Coast outdoorsmen, the Vermont ...

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 ...

Fly fishers choose from a unique variety of watercraft for their angling adventures. Rafts and drift boats provide platforms that require a team approach. The choices for the individual angler who ...

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 ...