Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. The short answer: Absolutely. For a ...

If we’ve done our job, you’re inspired to do some fly fishing. Good on you, sir. All that stands in your way is a lot of practice, some really smart fish, and an utter lack of the necessary equipment.

The five best packable waders that cut bulk and weight so you can go farther into the backcountry for more solitude and less fished-out areas. Most fly-fishermen aren’t known for being minimalists.

There are a number of ways to salute the fun of catching big fish on hoppers, but our favorite is a swig from a stainless-steel flask ($30). The artisans at Columbia Falls–based Montana Fly Company ...

I’m not a hiker, and you won’t find me going up the trail just for the fun of it. But I will make an exception if the hike leads to a body of water with fish in it (take alpine fishing, for instance).