We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Last year, the Field & Stream team of editors decided to perform the most comprehensive ...

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 ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...

If you haven't fly fished with any of the new fiberglass rods being built today, you are missing out. "Glass" has a feel and rhythm to it that you won't find in carbon fiber. These aren't the heavy ...

Fishing season is just around the corner, and Orvis has all the goodies one could hope for to spend a day (or a few) on the water, including a new Helios fly rod and a new line of sun-protective ...

It was calm when I pulled into the parking lot outside of the Flies & Lies Fly Shop in Deckers. This contradicted the weather bureau’s forecast for blustery winds. I didn’t go into the shop, but ...

I put a lot of fly fishing gear through its paces every year, and this list highlights the standouts. The packs were tested in varied and sometimes harsh conditions. Just how we like to fish them. My ...

Manchester, VT, is something of a time capsule. It’s a two-stoplight town lined with marble sidewalks, manicured lawns, and immaculately restored colonial homes, many of which date back as far as the ...