A fly rod has to be paired with the right type of fly fishing line to work properly. Here's a primer on how to choose a fly line.

If you are contemplating the purchase of a new fly fishing rod, you may think you already know exactly what it is that you want to purchase. However, if you are unsure as to what is the best way ...

Fly lines are even more complicated than rods, so keep it simple, and select a weight-forward floating line in the proper weight (5-weight rods require 5-weight lines, etc). Yes, there are ...

Fly rods are based on a numerical “line weight” system that ranges from 0 to 12; essentially the larger the number, the heavier the rod. For most trout-fishing applications, rods in the 3- to 7-weight ...

There are packages that include the rod, reel and line for less than $200, with a lifetime warranty. Many of these lesser-priced rods will have the same guarantee as their expensive counterparts ...

Sometimes I’ve wanted a fly rod so I could go trout fishing in streams.” With spinning tackle, the lure pulls the line through the air. With fly rod, line carries the fly, often a very tiny one.

Here's how I fished the Niagara River for my best week of smallmouth bass fishing with a fly rod.