An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

Admitting to my affinity for nymphing seems like confessing I prefer Darth Vader over Luke Skywalker. But there was a block ...

Prince nymph, woolly bugger, marabou muddler, mustard caddis, hippie stomper, rainbow warrior-sometimes I feel like I'm ...

You are new to fly fishing, you don't have much experience fighting fish, and now you have the biggest fish you've ever hooked on the line. Here's a tip that will increase your chances of landing your ...

The beauty of fly fishing is that we never “cap out”; there is always something to learn, appreciate, and strive for in our ...

Discover the story behind Fran Betters' iconic "Usual" fly pattern, a simple two-material design that became legendary on the ...

More and more fly fishing companies are designing gear specifically for female anglers. Here are some tips to help you find the best fit and function for a more enjoyable day on the water. Over the ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...

Two veteran captains share the durable reels, rods, and apparel that can actually survive a season of corrosive spray.

Fly fishing is synonymous with trout. When most people think about fly fishing, they conjure images of mountain streams and fish sipping mayflies and caddisflies off the surface. It’s true that the ...

Step back in time ten years or so and fly fishing for carp was exploding. It became so popular that it served as fodder for fly fishing films, spawned new guide services, turned previously unknown ...