Getting started with fly fishing does not require a very long shopping list. Most beginners do very well with a matched rod, reel, floating line, a few leaders, a small fly selection, and basic tools.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Here are 7 tips before the fly fishing season officially begins to give you a head start for a successful year. Spring is close, so it's time to get your gear together and make sure it's all in ...

An all-around trout setup that fishes like a top-of-the-line rod at a friendly price. The lineup offers rods up to an 8 wt for larger fish and even comes in a 10 ft 3 wt for euro nymphing. A ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fly-fishing is fun because it's hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl PowerBait into a ...

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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 ...

I came to Tropic Star Lodge in Panama thinking of roosterfish. Less than two hours after arriving, I was casting a fly rod to a lit-up sailfish. My trip to Panama started with me catching a 65-pound ...