In fact, Smith founded and sold his first fishing-based company, which made lures, before he graduated from college.

At 72, the retired eye surgeon builds fishing rods, and last weekend, he introduced a small group of anglers to the craft during a hands-on class. "It's morphed into an addiction," said Land, who grew ...

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 ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — After selling his eighth or ninth custom fishing rod to the same man in Oregon several years ago, John Patrick Rivera offhandedly said, “I hope you’re happy with the stuff, and ...

The top saltwater rods are built not only to battle the larger fish present in the world’s oceans, but also to resist the highly corrosive effects of exposure to saltwater. Whether you are targeting ...

WISE RIVER - Hunter Dixon starts with a graphite blank, adds Portuguese cork, guides, wraps and more and crafts 9-foot, 3-inch memory makers. Dixon, a Butte native, builds Montana Rodsmiths fly rods ...

For every person who fishes, there is a moment when a spark flickered in just the right spot, lighting an ember in their psyche that fans into flames whenever they pick up a rod and reel. The spark is ...

There’s a lodge in Pray, Montana, run by the same company behind Sage fly rods. It's called, wait for it, The Sage Lodge. I'm a fan of Sage fly rods; they are known for their quality and innovation. I ...

MISSOULA, Mont. - It's spring and that means it's time to break out those fly-fishing rods. "Lots of fish each day. It's been awesome," said angler Stephen Shafer. Shafer comes and fishes every season ...