The sport of fly fishing grew immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 alone, participation increased by 11 percent, a giant leap over the prior 10 years. And the numbers keep rising. It makes ...

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a big uptick in beginner fly anglers. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl PowerBait into a ...

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 ...

There’s much more to fly fishing than tying on a fly and whipping your line around a pond. Casting, hook setting and reeling all demand a level of finesse that goes beyond what anglers experience when ...

The amount of new fly anglers entering the river in the past year has been astounding. Urbanites across Colorado are heading to the mountains for a much needed COVID-19 escape. Even locals who have ...

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, ...

The best fishing backpacks keep everything organized, are built to last, and stay out of the way when it’s time to fish. During college, I had one fishing backpack. It came with me whether I was ...