Fly reels for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

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.

As intriguing as catching a trout on a fly is to many anglers, they often shy away from fishing with flies because they have not taken the time required to master the intricacies of using a fly rod.

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

There are certain fly fishing tips and tricks you pick up along the way that aren't flashy, but they make things easier, set up smoother, and sometimes lead to more fish. You won't often read about ...

VISTA —— Although a newcomer to the fly-fishing reel industry,one-and-a-half-year-old Hatch Outdoors, Inc., is making a name foritself among high-end dealers as a quality manufacturer thatunderstands ...