A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport and an art form that is partly based around making the act of fishing more ...

To get started with fly fishing, there are several key items you need. Firstly, opt for a 9-foot fly rod with a weight range of #5 to #8, and make sure to select a reel that complements the rod's ...

Now, I must tell you at the beginning, I am a great fly fisherman. I am not a good caster, not very accurate, and my line loops are so tight that I get a lot of accidental knots. On the small trout ...

Fly fishing is often perceived as a complex and specialized form of angling, reserved for seasoned anglers with years of experience. However, the reality is that beginners can certainly take up fly ...

At its most basic, fly-fishing is a piece of line attaching a rod to an artificial fly that hopefully resembles something a fish would eat. But starting out doesn’t always sound so easy. Fly rods, ...

A shooting head fly line can be an asset in certain fly fishing situations. Once you learn the basics of this fly line you will understand when and how to use it, and find that it is an easy line to ...

Fly fishing for trout can be one of the most rewarding and exciting outdoor pursuits there is. It can also be one of the most frustrating. I often hear people who don’t fly fish talk about how ...