Get the best rod and reel combo for wherever and however you want to fish--saltwater or fresh, spinning or fly fishing. I still remember the first ever rod and reel combo I got as a kid while on a ...
Fishing season brings long days out on the water in serene settings. It’s honestly one of the best ways to spend a summer's day. The last thing you want when you’re out on the water is to deal with a ...
There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...
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Fly Fishing vs. Conventional Fishing

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 lake’s edge, ...
Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl ...
In this video, we’ll be comparing 9 Fishing Rods that are designed for different kinds of users. Not only will we take build quality into consideration, but also unique selling features, so that you ...
In fact, Smith founded and sold his first fishing-based company, which made lures, before he graduated from college.
Nearly a year ago, Weston Sagdalen walked away from the Three Rivers Outdoor Expo & Trout Classic with a 5-weight fly rod, perfect for most fishing around here. Last Monday, the teen fishing fanatic ...