Anglers love their gear! And… despite the tendency to go a bit overkill in some instances, new technology is one of the gifts that can make our time on the water more rewarding. You dont need a $1000 rod to catch a trout, but if you love the sport and have the means–upgrading your fly fishing gear can be an absolute pleasure!
Get the latest insights/reviews on all fly fishing gear and equipment!
The sections below hold a myriad of content for each, the corresponding category
– Fly Fishing Rods
– Fly Fishing Reels
– Fishing Waders
Our Picks for best overall, budget, beginners, as well as glass. Explore below! We have accumulated our list of best fly fishing rods based on the quality of materials, hands on experience, and user reviews. Because fly fishing is so versatile we wanted to make this list with the trout angler in mind. That doesn’t …
By Summer, in my locale, both the Susquehanna and its tributaries have warmed enough for the bass to return, en masse. While I cannot deny my own acute preoccupation with salmonids, I relish the fact that bass requires different tactics, gear, and flies to catch. When the water gets to those temperatures where catch-and-release fishing …
Bass Fishers Unite! Bass produce breathtaking strikes and are heavy, powerful fish. When you have the right equipment, namely the correct rod to throw a heavier line and a reel that can handle the thicker capacity with stronger drag, they are tons of fun to pursue on the fly. That’s not how I started fishing …
Experience and Passion Meet a Customer-First Mindset We have had the pleasure of reviewing numerous rods and reels from Echo on our site, and in this review, I’m going to take a closer and more pointed look into Echo Fly Fishing, and Rajeff Sports. Making a name for yourself in the fly fishing world is …
Casting to the Beat of a Different Drum Redfish, or red drum, are big, powerful fish that can provide a larger-than-life fight and just enough of a challenge to keep fly fishers from all over headed south during the Summer in pursuit of them. This article is going to mainly be about the best patterns …
Big Flies for Educated Trout The Lake Erie steelhead run is an event that many of my peers don’t miss. They are usually armed with large spinning rods that can chuck a plug hundreds of feet with a flick of the wrist, and the cuts of meat they bring back from their travels always put …
A Little Insight Fly tying is delicate, intricate work, whether you’re tying streamers or midges. For those flies that are true to life, and of similar size to the bugs they are imitating, tying them can be a migraine-inducing endeavor. Using some type of magnifying glass can greatly reduce the inevitable strain on your eyes …
Our Top 10 best dry flies for trout, as well as a dry fly FAQ, tips on fishing dries AND an entomology overview! Floating, Fluttering, and Falling Dry flies are for most anglers, an absolute dream. Casting out to that brown trout sipping of the surface at dusk is the moment you think about when …
Nymphtastic! Euro nymphing has taken off in the last five years. From competitive anglers to your average hobbyist, people left and right are picking up this technique, and with it, specially-designed euro nymphing rods. There’s a good reason it’s caught on like it has, perhaps the best reason for something existing at all: it catches …
Sometimes you Go Light From the boat to the river it is wise for anglers to assess their gear and make changes to match the weather. Proper footwear is of the utmost importance to those of us who spend a lot of time on the water. In warmer seasons it can be a breath …
A Tool to Tame Bigger Beasts Roughly 155 miles from my home waters in Central PA is Lake Erie. I have friends and family that return there every year, like clockwork, in search of salmon. In today’s review, I will be looking at the best fly rods for salmon and breaking down the characteristics that …
Rods to Wrangle ‘The Big One’ It is often said that the two best rod weights for someone beginning their fly fishing journey, regardless of region, are a 5 wt and an 8 wt. The five is more than capable of light freshwater work and is effective on trout, smallmouth, panfish, and more. If you …
A quality fillet knife can make the work of cleaning and preparing your catch that much easier. In this review, we’re going to take a look at various models of knives, their pros and cons, and more. Join me as we take a look at some of the best fillet knives on the market so …
A Bigger Bug Launcher The Summer heat will soon be on its way, and when water temperatures rise and the flow dials back, consider switching up your target species and giving the trout a much-needed break. Bass, both small and largemouth, are very sporting fish on a fly rod and can be found readily available …
Bigger Fish to Fry Trout may be my particular obsession but there is great sport and fun in pursuing bigger fish in bigger water. 8 weight reels are on the menu for this review, and I’m going to do a deep dive into both the highest-rated and the most economical reels on the market today. …
Staying Dry While on the Water While many of us love all things pertaining to water, undoubtedly, there are a host of items we don’t want to get wet while we enjoy our fly fishing from a boat. This article will cover: Best dry bags for boating (overall) Best dry bags for the money What …
Swing, Strip, Set! A streamer is a type of subsurface fly that is meant to be fished on the retrieve and most often imitates larger trout forage like baitfish, crayfish, tadpoles, and larger insects. The retrieve is what imparts these flies with an erratic, wounded, or fleeing action, often enticing trout to suddenly and quite …
Another Layer of Protection Let’s face it, waders are expensive. Taking proper care of your waders will prolong the amount of life that you get out of them. A bag designated to hold your waders both on the trek in and on the way out is a great way to further protect and ensure the …
Suitable Line for the Toughest Ditch Pickle Bass are big, heavy, predatory fish, and these qualities make them super fun to pursue on the fly. If you’re going after largemouths or smallmouths, there’s a fly line out there that is designed for the heavier rods and more air-resistant flies and streamers used when bass fishing. …
Puddle Clickers and Panfish Tamers | Sensitivity = 🐟 In fly fishing, there will always be a certain demographic that has a vested interest in pursuing small, wild fish with the lightest gear. Whether that means blue lines and brook trout or small ponds teeming with bluegill and chubs, a light reel paired with an equally …
Finding the Fit Fly fishing has, like many other outdoor endeavors, been a boy’s club for a long time. This is easy to see for yourself by cracking open any fly fishing magazine at the grocery store or perusing some of the free fly fishing publications online. I am going to include a sizing chart …
Versatility is King 5 weight fly rods are generally agreed upon to be a balanced and introductory weight for the novice, as well as an effective choice for any and all species of trout. The “standard” fly rod if there is such a thing. However, I think the 5wt rod is sometimes forgotten as we …
Different Waders for Different Waters Stay cool, mobile, AND dry with the easy access –tried and true hip boot waders! Not everybody of water calls for chest waders, and for those of you who (like myself) enjoy prospecting small mountain streams for native brook trout, ditching the chesties can mean more freedom of movement and …
Something for the Long Haul A pontoon boat can provide the committed angler with a watercraft that is extremely sturdy, dependable, and able to withstand tougher water conditions than your standard kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Here at Anchor Fly, I’ve reviewed a lot of different boats to fish from, but pontoon boats stand out from …
What’s SUP? Every time I dive into watercraft, it amazes me how far the technology has come in terms of design, materials used, and overall portability. This review is no different, but this time, the point of focus will be on a relatively novel way to get around the larger creeks and rivers of your …
Anchor Fly is powered by Google Cloud which is a 100% carbon neutral platform powered by renewable energy.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Copyright © 2023 Anchor Fly
Free silicone fly box with every order
