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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monte Burke is a book author and journalist who covers sports. Nov 12, 2024, 03:56pm EST Fly-fishing is, for many of us, a respite ...

Fly fishing is to fishing what road cycling is to biking, stick-shifting is to driving and using a straight razor is to shaving. It’s a sport that requires precision, poise and patience and grants ...

With these expert tips, tricks, and list of must-have gear, you’ll have everything you need to hit the river and cast your very first line. Picture this: Crisp, early-morning air, the sound of a ...

Winter drags on, but The Fly Fishing Show offers gear testing, casting lessons, and a hands-on reminder that fly-fishing season is close. When I can, I practice my casting—sometimes to get better, ...

When you first start fly fishing, there are only a few basic things you need: a rod and reel, some flies and a decent pair of sunglasses. But, the catch with fishing gear is that it largely depends on ...

One of the most important parts of fly fishing is acquiring more fly fishing stuff than you’ll ever need. Flies, fly boxes, packs, vests, rods, reels, boots, jackets, waders… even if you try to keep ...

The great thing about Father’s Day for dads who fly fish? The day happens to be right in the meat of the best part of fly fishing season (at least for those of us in the northern hemisphere). This ...

Jason Mitzner owns Home Waters Fly Fishing and Guide Service in Eugene, Oregon. Mitzner recommends investing in quality gear ...