Walking into a fly shop and perusing the available rods in the rod rack points towards a tremendous number of rods in the 9 foot-category. We are in trout country so it makes sense that the ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Most anglers would agree that the only downside to fishing is ...

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 ...

Familiarity with 5-weight fly rods is a common trait amongst fly anglers. The generic 9-foot 5-weight fly rod remains the starting point for most anglers embracing fly fishing. Anglers looking into ...

As someone who has broken multiple fishing rods by just virtue of tossing them into my vehicle, I can strongly advocate for a good fishing rod holder for your car or truck. Fishing rods are meant to ...

I've had the privilege of teaching classes at Angler's Covey, and one of the more frequent questions I hear is, "What kind of fly rod setup do I need to fly-fish in Colorado?" My responses are as ...

WHENEVER I TAKE the fly rod from its case, I’m struck by how pristine it still looks. The green blank catches light like the surface of a stream. The zebra-wood insert bears no chips or scratches. The ...

Like many bass anglers, John Deshauteurs has an abundance of specialized tackle. Rods with a broomstick-strength backbone and multi-gear reels that are engineering marvels. Tools to drop a jig into a ...

When we wrote about the Sage Circa ($775) for our fly rod roundup last spring, we hadn’t yet tested it in depth. Our trip to Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte, CO, provided the opportunity to take ...

Fly fishing is my getaway. It's a medicine that throws a wide net. I use it to get out of the rat race, slow down, hear myself think, breathe in some fresh air, and get that thing that you can only ...