Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

When water temperatures cool, speckled trout start keying in on jerkbaits and twitch baits, resulting in some rod-ripping strikes that greatly elevate the fun factor. This week, my good buddy Chris ...