Fishing, golf, and other sports are contrasted and compared quite often. Not one golf club can do it all — unless you’re ...

Not all large-arbor reels are created equal. Consider all the factors before choosing a model that’s right for you. Want to have more fun this summer? Try fly fishing for summer flounder and other ...

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...

I've been doing a lot of traveling this year to fly fishing destinations. I don't take for granted how lucky I am. I'm thankful for the opportunities to visit great places to fish, but let's be ...

a spinning-rod-and-reel setup is the most versatile and the easiest to use. Compared with a baitcasting or fly-fishing setup, for example, a spinning setup is more comfortable to use, less likely ...

Fishing is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with nature and learn patience. For beginners, using a simple rod ...

And even without all the extras, some trout reels weigh on the heavier side with not much consideration for balance. This makes casting even with the best rods sometimes cumbersome. In the worst cases ...

A Spinning Technique to Get a Fly Down to Trout. Wanting to fish flies for trout but you don't have a fly rod. Here is how to ...

which are what fly rod weights are based on. A fly line is very different from the monofilament or braided line you would spool onto a spinning reel. Conventional fishing line does just one thing ...

Fly fishers choose from a unique variety of watercraft for their angling adventures. Rafts and drift boats provide platforms that require a team approach. The choices for the individual angler who ...

For decades, the Rod & Reel Pier and restaurant at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island withstood it all. Hurricanes. Lightning. Fire. The waves of saltwater and the passage of time. Then ...

This year’s Fish of the Year honorees is the “alpha” to the “omega” and the “yin” to the "yang” when it comes to catching ...