Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl ...

Fly fishing is to fishing what road cycling is to biking, stick-shifting is to driving and using a straight razor is to shaving. It’s a sport that requires precision, poise and patience and grants ...

Some of the gear reviewed in this article was provided to me at no cost for evaluation. The views and assessments presented are entirely my own. Any fly angler who has packed their bags for a ...

For the diehard angler, there is no conclusion to the fishing season here in Colorado. Then there are those who lean toward fair weather fishing, pack away their gear and pull out their skis or ...

Looking for a simple, waterproof fly fishing pack? The Yeti Sidekick keeps things minimal yet functional, with easy access and rugged durability. The Yeti Sidekick was described to me as "the bag you ...

Headed on your first fly-fishing trip? USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards expert and fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends these 10 essentials for your fly-fishing gear pack list. Get ...

I put a lot of fly fishing gear through its paces every year. This list highlights the gear that stood out, made a difference, and led to more caught fish. You can't overemphasize the importance of ...

One of the best ways to spend an evening at a lakeside campsite is with a rod in hand, tossing a couple flies toward the ripples bubbling up on the water’s surface. It’s a quiet way to pass the time, ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

Transparency Note:The gear reviewed in this article was provided to me at no cost for evaluation. The views and assessments presented are entirely my own. Lid Rig has come out with another innovation, ...