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 ...

A serious streamer fishing sacrifices quantity for quality, searching for the big one all day long and willing to come home ...

In his home office is a table where Kimball builds rods for sale, a hobby he took up in the 1970s while living in Colorado ...

The Origins of the Asquith Fly Rod To understand this fly rod, you need to know where the graphite is rolled into the blanks that become the rod, and how the culture of the location where the ...

The fly rod rabbit hole (in virtually any context) is truly endless. At the end of the day, every serious angler has their personal preference. There are countless excellent rods I didn't mention ...

We’ve spent hundreds of hours over the past decade testing spinning rods (and reels ... Compared with a baitcasting or fly-fishing setup, for example, a spinning setup is more comfortable ...

Here is why two new pieces from the 2024 Simms Tailwind Collection really stand out for me for fly fishing travel.

There are plenty of guides on the baitcasting rod for an even arch of the blank when bowed. This retail price is in the middle of the catfish-combo price range, making it affordable for the avid ...

Some airlines use RFID to track luggage, but unless you only fly with that airline and you’re positive the tag you’re getting works with their equipment, it seems an unnecessary cost for ...

Those who live within range of migratory striped bass on both coasts have the perfect targets for breaking the notion that attacking the surf, back bay, or jetty with a fly rod and no boat ... This ...

A fly rod and reel are musts. Options range from $50 starter kits to high-end gear costing hundreds, but before shopping, learn the nomenclature. Rods are categorized by length (in feet), and “weight, ...

Good fishing rods have the proper action for an optimal presentation while maintaining sensitivity. They also need to have the right amount of backbone for the species being targeted. The best ...