I am familiar with methods to get my fly in front of fish with a 10-foot, 10-inch switch rod, but I’m naive to meaningful ...

If you’re considering making your mark in the world of fly fishing, we’ve got the rod-and-reel combo kits to get you started. Fly fishing is not a cheap hobby for newbies. Working at a fly shop, I ...

Naturalist Andy Saunders, of Syracuse, has an unconventional approach to summer bass fishing. He likes to swing flies on the Salmon River using a 13-foot, two-handed Spey rod, a type of fly-fishing ...

Fishing season is just around the corner, and Orvis has all the goodies one could hope for to spend a day (or a few) on the water, including a new Helios fly rod and a new line of sun-protective ...

If you want to know what makes the Scott Meridian fly rod special, I can spell out all the science-y reasons. A good fly rod is light and strong and allows you to cast with just the right balance of ...

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 ...

Fly fishing rods are constantly changing with improvements in construction, fly lines, reels, and technology. These are the best new rods of the year. Every year, there’s a new list of the best rods ...

Sage’s Konnetic Technology debuted in 2011 with the introduction of the One rod. The material all but eliminated side-to-side movement of the rod during casting, focusing all the energy into the ...

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a big uptick in beginner fly anglers. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge ...

Key Takeaway: For this guide to fishing rods and reels, our writer interviewed professional guides and tested gear across lakes, rivers, and coastal salt flats. Our top pick for the best all-around ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Last year, the Field & Stream team of editors decided to perform the most comprehensive ...