A fly rod has to be paired with the right type of fly fishing line to work properly. Here's a primer on how to choose a fly line.

If you are contemplating the purchase of a new fly fishing rod, you may think you already know exactly what it is that you want to purchase. However, if you are unsure as to what is the best way ...

Fly lines are even more complicated than rods, so keep it simple, and select a weight-forward floating line in the proper weight (5-weight rods require 5-weight lines, etc). Yes, there are ...

Fly rods are based on a numerical “line weight” system that ranges from 0 to 12; essentially the larger the number, the heavier the rod. For most trout-fishing applications, rods in the 3- to 7-weight ...

Tom Meier calls it "fly fishing at its simplest." "It just involves a rod, a line and a fly - no reel," he said. "As for the fly, the Japanese masters only use one pattern. I'm working on that ...

Sometimes I’ve wanted a fly rod so I could go trout fishing in streams.” With spinning tackle, the lure pulls the line through the air. With fly rod, line carries the fly, often a very tiny one.

The First Cast, which Reyr bills as a medium-weight rod, comes with an aluminum reel attached and a line that’s internally-routed through its telescoping segments. Transitioning from packed and stowed ...