To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

Modifying your new fly line out of the box will help improve your casting. You could take the simple approach and tie on your fly line and go fishing, but making some preparations ahead of time will ...

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

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

Driving with fly rods can be a hassle. Keep them in rod tubes and rig up at the water, or try to position them through the middle of the car? Neither solution is ideal. I made the switch to a rod ...