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 ...

In the rivers around Vail, 4, 5 or 6-weight fly rods make up the common fly-fishing arsenal. Depending on your favorite style ...

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 ...

To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...

View post: Kendrick Lamar Made This 1980s Buick Cool Again Fly fishing can be intimidating — but it shouldn’t be. “It can be just as simple as worm fishing,” says Tom Rosenbauer, a legend within the ...

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

Many anglers believe that using a fly rod offers a practical advantage while fishing trout streams and lakes.