There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

Never before has there been such a plethora of quality fly-fishing rods available from current manufacturers. Many of these rods are even touted as species specific or even technique specific. Finding ...

Familiarity with 5-weight fly rods is a common trait amongst fly anglers. The generic 9-foot 5-weight fly rod remains the starting point for most anglers embracing fly fishing. Anglers looking into ...

An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

BASALT – Never before has there been such a plethora of quality fly fishing rods available from current manufacturers. Many of these rods are even touted as species-specific or technique-specific.

Looking for a new fly rod is always fun, but it certainly can be troublesome. An angler needs to understand the purpose of the fly rod. Will it be technique specific, like a fly rod for dry fly ...

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

A day redfishing Florida's Space Coast revealed how modern fiberglass rods load quickly, cast short and accurately, and still handle real-world distance.

In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me. But I've owned many types of fishing rods since I was a freckle-faced boy who ...