A guide to hooking harder, fishing lighter, and fighting bass on a fly rod—plus a simple setup you can start with today.

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.

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Do fly rod grips make a BIG difference in your casting? No, but the little difference it does make can equal that extra few feet that puts you in the fishes strike zone. I'm guilty of overlooking my ...

Learning to fly cast isn't about more fishing-it's about better practice. Here's a simple program to follow that will have ...

I wanted to know, first-hand, the difference between the Orvis Helios D and F, so I tested both fly rods side by side in tough, real-world fly fishing conditions. Continued from "Are Orvis Helios D ...

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 ...

For those of you lucky enough to have a travel budget for saltwater fishing (and headed somewhere soon) — don’t forget ...

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