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 ...

Winter drags on, but The Fly Fishing Show offers gear testing, casting lessons, and a hands-on reminder that fly-fishing season is close.

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 ...

The 4th generation of the Orvis Helios D Fly Rods ($1,098 for 9′ 5wt rod/$1,698 for 9′ 5wt complete rod kit w/reel) hit the waters this year, and they certainly don’t disappoint. We spent some time at ...

BACK IN MAY, I drove to Yarmouth, Maine, to visit the Maine Fly Co. I was there to pick up a custom fly rod they’d made for me and to go fishing with owner and founder Jeff Davis. I expected to find a ...

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 ...

Anglers are always looking for the next best thing to help them catch more fish. Bass anglers are especially susceptible, and after being burned one too many times myself, I’ve become quite skeptical ...

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 ...