I did bring a few chunky smallmouths to the boat and lost a nice brown trout that came unbuttoned on the jump. The two flies that got me the most bites were a Clouser dragged and hopped on the bottom ...

The best fly fishing rods are timeless pieces of equipment. With simple care and safe storage, they can last a lifetime or more. Yet the technology keeps improving, rods are becoming more refined ...

And tuna are tough to land on spinning gear regardless ... When it comes to fly fishing, choosing the right weight rod can be challenging. Most anglers prefer to use at least an 8-weight rod.

If you’re anything like me, fishing is more than a pastime—it’s practically a way of life. Whether it’s a crisp morning on a river with a fly rod in hand or casting a spinning reel from a ...