Wading streams with a fly rod in hand may be the most traditional approach to the sport, but floating rivers in a raft or driftboat, leisurely watching the scenery pass by, has its merits too. The ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

I can’t fish. At least I couldn’t until last month’s trip to Western Montana, where the days are as long and brilliant as the sun’s morning rays. Normally I have zero interest in fishing, and to ...

I’ve become more forgetful over the years. When I got to Fountaingrove Lake at Nagasawa Park in Santa Rosa a couple weekends ago, I unloaded my small, baby blue kayak and set it on the mud bank next ...

Another year has passed since the last presentation of the Fly Rod Crosby Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Once again nominations are now ...

If you haven't fly fished with any of the new fiberglass rods being built today, you are missing out. "Glass" has a feel and rhythm to it that you won't find in carbon fiber. These aren't the heavy ...

I'm guilty of overlooking my fly rod grips. What choice did I have unless I was building my own? I fished with the grip that came with the rod. Recently, I used the TFO BC Big Fly fly rod that has a ...

Fly fishing for flounder combines skill, patience, and the right equipment to create an unforgettable angling experience. These bottom-dwelling fish require finesse and precision, making them an ...

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

Did you know that a switch fly rod offers the versatility of both single-handed and two-handed casting techniques? It’s like having the best of both worlds in one sleek fishing tool. With this hybrid ...