Epic makes high-end fly fishing rods for anglers as picky as a stubborn rainbow trout. We put its 5-weight to the test in this review. As with other gear, you can often tell the quality of fly fishing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Jason Mitzner shares tips for new fly fishers and how he turned his passion into a Eugene business.

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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 ...

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 ...

You can’t say we didn’t come well-armed: In our flats skiff in the Bahamas, my buddy and I had five fly fishing rods. The rods came from three different manufacturers, in sizes designed to handle any ...

Fly fishers gain proficiency through experience. Those that embrace the fly rod and do not feel encumbered by its limitations ...

Even when fish don't cooperate, fishing for bream with popping bugs and a fly rod is beautiful in its simplicity.