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 ...

When I first started trout fishing, I was given an invaluable piece of advice: start with dry flies. Talk to any trout angler, and they’ll tell you that fishing with subsurface flies simply catches ...

If you’ve ever stood on the bank of a river with a fly rod, stared at the water, and wondered, ‘Where the hell do I start?’, you’re not alone. When you’re just getting started trout fishing, even ...

This story was originally featured on Field & Stream. Pride, as the preacher says, goeth before the fall. I’ve seen it in others and it’s happened to me—after a summer spent dialing in the trout ...

First time out and the bites came fast—trout fishing turned out to be smoother (and more fun) than we ever imagined. Whether it was beginner’s luck or the perfect spot, this intro to trout fishing ...

This is a basic guide to spin fishing for trout in Maryland. Much of this information can apply to other states for fishing for panfish and can be adapted for fly fishing. Most trout waters in ...

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 ...

This story originally featured on Field & Stream. For most serious anglers, it was their family and friends who showed them the basics of the sport. But not everyone was lucky enough to have been ...