Ski legend Andy Mill popped in the shop recently, and something he said really stuck with us. “Nowadays, we’ll never be as good as our equipment.” Andy literally wrote the book on tarpon fishing (“A ...

The Orvis Helios 3 is one of my favorite rods for throwing everything from bugs to giant streamers. I caught my first musky on an 11-weight 3D, so that signature white label and blue-highlighted 3D ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

Snowdown brought out some of our local competitors to test their fly casting skills in a friendly event with male, female and youth divisions, with about 20 folks seeking the coveted title of “best in ...

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

Do fly rod grips make a BIG difference in your casting? No, but the little difference it does make can equal that extra few feet that puts you in the fishes strike zone. I'm guilty of overlooking my ...

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a big uptick in beginner fly anglers. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge ...

The stigma surrounding casting a fly rod is one of the reasons I believe more people haven't transitioned to the sport. To quote so many clients and newcomers I've talked to over the years, "I've ...

There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...