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 ...

The Woolly Bugger, invented in 1967 by Russell Blessing, became more famous than its predecessor. Learn why this versatile fly pattern is a must-have for anglers.