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 ...

I was casting a 6-weight all night, and I just couldn’t get my line to lay out in the 20 mph wind. In fact, it was so windy we had to spot-lock the bow of the flats boat in the opposite direction and ...

You want to ensure that you get the fly rod that will make you happy. It takes a little extra time and effort, but if you follow through with these steps, you can end up with a rod that is a best ...

In this edition of The Evening Hatch: • Until you've experienced the sight-fishing challenge of targeting feeding carp, or trying to stop a ten-pound specimen on a blistering run with a 6-weight fly ...

Looking for a new fly rod is always fun, but it certainly can be troublesome. An angler needs to understand the purpose of the fly rod. Will it be technique specific, like a fly rod for dry fly ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

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 ...