COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. Standing on a rock outcropping that juts into Officers Gulch Lake, Char Bloom resembled an orchestra conductor the moment before a concert. Instead of lifting a wand, though, ...

Daniel Galhardo, John Gierach and I are standing on a remote branch of the St. Vrain Creek with 12-foot-long fly rods in our hands. But I should qualify my usage of the word “fly” rod. We are indeed ...

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 ...

As I gear up for prime saltwater fly-fishing season–when tarpon begin rustling from murky depths and migrate inland, making themselves all too available–I’m reminded of my grandfather. He was among ...

Winter drags on, but The Fly Fishing Show offers gear testing, casting lessons, and a hands-on reminder that fly-fishing ...

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 ...

It’s often said that your fishing rod is the backbone of your fishing tackle..and it’s also true that then your fishing reel is the heart of it. Regardless of how you fish or what you fish for, your ...

In fly fishing, the rod is the rock star. It gets all the attention when you’re bragging about the big one from your last trip. On the other hand, reels are the unsung heroes. They’re the studio ...

Winter drags on, but The Fly Fishing Show offers gear testing, casting lessons, and a hands-on reminder that fly-fishing season is close. Winter drags on, but The Fly Fishing Show offers gear testing, ...