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When fly fishers reach out beyond their comfort zone and embrace saltwater fly fishing, there are numerous saltwater specific rods and reels from which to select. Fly rods are usually fast action, ...

I've always thought of Hardy as a fly reel company. High end quality English reels with a lot of history. I was reluctant to the idea of fishing a Hardy fly rod, especially one built for the salt.

As I gear up for prime saltwater fly-fishing season–when tarpon begin rustling from murky depths and migrate inland, making themselves all too available–I’m reminded of my grandfather. He was among ...

In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me. But I've owned many types of fishing rods since I was a freckle-faced boy who ...

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 ...

I remember coming home to Florida after I discovered fly-fishing, convinced by the lively, gullible rainbow trout of the Rocky Mountains that here, finally, was a sport at which I could succeed. Then ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...