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When fly fishers reach out beyond their comfort zone and embrace saltwater fly fishing, there are numerous saltwater specific rods and reels from which to select. Fly rods are usually fast action, ...

Two pro captains reveal the best saltwater fishing gear, including reels, rods, and apparel built to withstand the harshest elements.

I've always thought of Hardy as a fly reel company. High end quality English reels with a lot of history. I was reluctant to the idea of fishing a Hardy fly rod, especially one built for the salt.

Continued from "Are Orvis Helios D and F Fly Rods Really That Different on the Water?". In June, I took the 8-weight Orvis Helios D and Helios F fly rods with me to fish the Brewster Flats of Cape Cod ...

I remember coming home to Florida after I discovered fly-fishing, convinced by the lively, gullible rainbow trout of the Rocky Mountains that here, finally, was a sport at which I could succeed. Then ...

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

Belize, Mongolia, Bolivia, Russia, the list goes on and on. These are a few exotic locations that I dream about one day fishing. A destination fishing trip should be on any angler’s bucket list.

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 ...