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The Best Fly Fishing Gifts of 2022

Fly fishing gifts are notoriously difficult to shop for. We can help you find the gear that is sure to please the fisherman in your…

Written by Rachelle Schrute November 29, 2022

Is Costco the New Fly Shop? WETFLY Element Black Ops Review

Paper towels, granola bars, cheesecake, vitamins, and a fly rod? Costco is now home to the turn-key WETFLY Element Black Ops fly fishing kit.

Written by Sean Jansen August 19, 2022

How to Fish a ‘Shoreline Bucket’: Trout Fly Fishing 101

What’s a shoreline bucket and what makes it such a prime lie for trout? This brief explainer from Jensen Fly Fishing reels it in.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 18, 2022

Fly Fishing 101: How to Choose a Fly Rod

Backcountry teaches aspiring anglers the basics of how to choose a fly fishing rod in this quick explainer.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 18, 2022

The Best Fishing Packs of 2022

We’ve come a long way from the tan fly fishing vests of yesteryear. There are seemingly endless options for fishing packs, bags, and backpacks.

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 07, 2022

Best Women’s Wading Boot? Korkers Darkhorse Gets It Done

Where other brands fail, Korkers nails it with a women’s wading boot that isn’t subpar. The women’s Darkhorse is in a category all its own.

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 25, 2022

The Orvis Helios 3D Is Almost the Perfect Fly Rod

With impressive accuracy, insane power, and a wild ability to shoot line out like a cannon, the Orvis Helios 3D is straight-up bananas.

Written by Rachelle Schrute May 18, 2022

How a Fly Fisherman & Chef Found Solace in the Outdoors

Fly fisherman and chef Ranga Perera casts with his whole heart after a health scare. See his story in this Stio short film.

Written by Heather Hendricks May 04, 2022

The Best New Fly Fishing Rods of 2022

Fly rods are constantly changing with each tech advancement or construction innovation. These are our picks for the best fly fishing rods for 2022.

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 29, 2022

IFTD Awards 2022: The Fly Fishing Gear That Stole the Show

The IFTD Show was notably smaller this year, but that didn’t stop the industry leaders from showing up and showing off their exciting new fly fishing…

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 07, 2022

Learn How to Fly Fish With the Far Bank Online Fishing School

Fly fishing can be intimidating for a beginner. Far Bank has released a video series that gives anyone an approachable way to learn the basics.

Written by Rachelle Schrute March 17, 2022

Maine Anglers Celebrate Community, Enjoying Outdoors

Maine Fly Company’s film ‘Community’ follows a small group of fly fishers through their first get-together since lockdown.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 23, 2022

‘Anglers Driving Change’ Series Explores Conservation, Human Connection

The latest three-part film series from BUFF looks at three anglers’ connection to the water and how that connection brings them back to themselves.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri August 23, 2021

Bugging Out: Learn About Dry Fly Rises With Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer

Orvis’ Tom Rosenbauer is the O.G. of fly fishing education. This short film on rises to dry flies shows you how best to play bug…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 17, 2021

Designed by and for Fly Fisherwomen: Patagonia Swiftcurrent Wader Review

This past winter Patagonia launched their new Swiftcurrent Waders that are designed, created and field-tested by Patagonia’s female team of anglers. We put it to…

Written by Katie Jedlicka Sieve June 02, 2021

Backcountry x Simms Collab: Flyweight Fishing Waders Review

Backcountry partnered with Simms to launch a fly fishing collection for anglers who push boundaries and are constantly on the move.

Written by Jake Ferguson & Zach Burton April 26, 2021

‘Tools of the Trade’: Where Fly Fishing Meets Songwriting

Chuck Ragan has millions of listens on Spotify and harbors a plethora of knowledge to share on Northern California’s fishing waters. He makes it work…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri January 11, 2021

Fly Fishing Film Highlights Kayla Lockhart, Mayfly Project

A new fly fishing film from Redington shares the story of Kayla Lockhart, an angler and mentor from the Mayfly Project.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 06, 2020

Late-Summer Fly Fishing: Try the Hopper-Dropper

Grasshoppers are overly abundant in the late summer, and trout like to eat them. Here’s the breakdown of how to utilize this hopper-dropper rig to…

Written by Morgan Mason July 17, 2020

The Best Fly Fishing Rods Under $200

From slow-action rods to the perfect nymphing setup, these are the best budget fly rods of 2020.

Written by Carter Reschke July 17, 2020

The Best Fly Fishing Rods of 2020

We scoured the internet, asked experts, and shuffled through the newest fly rods out there so you don’t have to. Behold, the best fly fishing…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri May 20, 2020

9 Must-Have Trout Flies for Spring Fly Fishing

This selection of flies should have a home in your fly box this spring. Use these flies to catch hungry trout as the temps warm.

Written by Morgan Mason March 31, 2020

The Best Fly Fishing Gear Now: 2019 IFTD Awards

Simms came out as a dominant force in fly fishing at the International Fly Tackle Dealer trade show last week in Denver. The brand took…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri October 25, 2019

‘Cast and Carve’: Short Film Blends Fly Fishing and Snowboarding

A new short film by Jones Snowboards combines Jimmy Goodman’s passions of snowboarding and fly fishing. And it’s like no Jones Snowboards film you’ve seen…

Written by Nicole Qualtieri September 30, 2019