I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Manchester, VT, is something of a time capsule. It’s a two-stoplight town lined with marble sidewalks, manicured lawns, and immaculately restored colonial homes, many of which date back as far as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Larry Damore isn’t rocking audiences behind the mic touring with punk band Pegboy, you can usually find him somewhere upstream, in a calm and quiet section of the Mississippi. The Chicago based ...

“One thing about Montana,” says Matt Barber, an owner of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, a custom fly rod shop in Bozeman, “is if there’s a moving body of water, there is probably a trout in it.” On the Madison ...

The combination of weight, power, and action creates a balanced combo that is easy to learn on. The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are ...