The best fly fishing rods are timeless pieces of equipment. With simple care and safe storage, they can last a lifetime or more. Yet the technology keeps improving, rods are becoming more refined ...

What weight rod is best for saltwater? When it comes to fly fishing, choosing the right weight rod can be challenging. Most anglers prefer to use at least an 8-weight rod. While considered ...

Compared with a baitcasting or fly-fishing setup, for example ... We took to the sea to test the best spinning rods and reels. Photo: Owen James Burke Then came the testing.

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about ... While it’s true that they play no role in casting (as conventional reels do), the ...

Determining the best bass fishing rod for a particular purpose is a personalized endeavor. An angler’s physical stature, line choice, and fishing environment are all factors to consider when choosing ...

You will get wet! Trout fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains is a blast. For years I have enjoyed wading in the cool mountain ...

Dad was so interested that he said he’s thinking of adding a fly rod to his fishing repertoire ... He is the author of the book "Backroads: The Best of the Best by Post-Bulletin Columnist ...