Gimmicks and flash don't amount to much when your work depends on your gear. Here’s a list of my favorite equipment that proved its worth in Alaska. Earlier this summer, I was asked to guide at The ...

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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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monte Burke is a book author and journalist who covers sports. Nov 12, 2024, 03:56pm EST Fly-fishing is, for many of us, a respite ...

Wading streams with a fly rod in hand may be the most traditional approach to the sport, but floating rivers in a raft or driftboat, leisurely watching the scenery pass by, has its merits too. The ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

The long, wet tongue of our corgi pup greets me when I roll over to look at the bedside clock. A lawn heavy with morning dew needs mowing and the house trim begs for a fresh coat of paint, but salmon ...

I grew up a tackle shop rat. Wherever my family lived from Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Racine, Wisconsin, I’d always be at the local store, hanging out and spending my allowance money. Call me ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...