There had been the usual early instruction on twirling a fly-rod and reel — from Dave Richey, the late Detroit News outdoor writer and teammate, as well as from the Orvis staff during an all-day ...

If you’re looking to buy a high-quality fly fishing reel, you have lots of choice, and there’s certainly no need to spend a fortune. However, modern reels offer a number of options, and understanding ...

An upcoming workshop offers a chance to learn about fly-fishing and to give it a try.The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Let’s Go Fishing program is hosting “Fly-Fishing A-Z” May 14-15.There ...

Wondering what fly fishing gear beginners actually need? Our fishing expert outlines nine must-have pieces of fly fishing ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

The Abel SDS has a fully sealed multi-disc drag, more than 20 pounds of drag pressure, an anodized aluminum construction, and an original-owner lifetime warranty. The NXT Black Label II offers a ...

Fly anglers can be a sentimental lot. History and heritage play a big part in the fly fishing experience. It's common practice among us to collect old and used gear that holds a story, evokes a bygone ...