Fly Fishing Gear

Best Fly Line For Trout | Weight Forward & Dry Fly Line (2022)

April 15, 2022April 12, 2022 by Andrew

A Whole Lot About Lines In this review, I’m going to dive right into a subject that was very perplexing for me when I first started fly fishing, and that subject is fly line. There are many different styles of fly line for different types of fly fishing, but the focus here will be mainly …

Best Fishing Pliers | Saltwater, Steel, titanium & more (2022)

April 15, 2022March 18, 2022 by Andrew

Our “Best Fishing Pliers” guide below will walk you through the top products on the market. Just as a carpenter wouldn’t build a house without a hammer– an angler shouldn’t be without a good pair of fishing pliers. In this new guide you’ll learn: Best saltwater fishing pliers Best fishing pliers overall Best stainless steel …

Moonshine Rod Co. Fly Rod Reviews (2022)

November 8, 2022March 9, 2022 by Andrew

Shining Brightly Chances are you’ve heard of Moonshine Rod Co. They have an impressive social media presence, and I frequently see their home page in my ‘suggested’ section on more than one social media platform. There’s a lot of positive press around these rods, this company, and its business practices, and in this review, I’m …

Frogg Toggs Waders Review | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022March 4, 2022 by Andrew

Old Reliable! Frogg Togg waders are the most reliable waders out there for the money, period! This company has done a better job than any to make a quality product that is affordable. I’ve worn plenty of different waders during my fly fishing endeavors, and I’m hard on them. Typically I’m the first one through …

Best Strike Indicators For Fly fishing | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022February 23, 2022 by Andrew

Recognizing the Take One of the most effective ways of catching fish on subsurface flies is, nymph fishing with an indicator or dry dropper. Your indicator is much more than a strike detector, perhaps even more importantly it is a drift detector. Having an indicator prominent and riding high gives you info on where your …

Best Fly Fishing Books, Our Top 12 Reviewed (2022)

April 8, 2022February 14, 2022 by Andrew

The snow and sleet is usually signal that it’s time to sit down at the vise and prepare boxes for the spring, patiently waiting for opening day and the trout that come with it. Personally, I will still occasionally return to the waters that are permitted for winter fishing, but I too use the winter …

Best 2 weight Fly Rods (Top 6) | Buyer’s Guide, 2022

April 8, 2022February 10, 2022 by Andrew

Light as a Feather When I first switched to a 5wt fly rod from my ultralight spinning combo, I was amazed at how light and responsive the tip was. Panfishing on my ultralight spinning rod was always fun, and I still enjoy harassing bluegill and yellow perch on tiny spinners and jigs. But, on a …

Top 9 Flies For Trout | Best Nymphs and Dry Fly Patterns

April 7, 2022February 8, 2022 by Andrew

The first trout that I ever laid hands on was a handsome 12 inch rainbow trout, caught in my stocked, local ‘Fishing Creek’, under the watchful eye of my father at age 8. I was too small yet to accompany my father into the high mountain streams he fished so consistently in his youth, but …

Best Inflatable Fishing Boats | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022January 26, 2022 by Andrew

Access = Opportunity The idea of fishing from a boat is usually attractive to the bank-fisherman or chronic wader. I cannot count the number of times when the water swelled high in my hometown, and made wading a dangerous and near impossible endeavor, forcing me to the bank. I would look at the kayak and …

The Best Fly Fishing Lanyards | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022January 11, 2022 by Andrew

The Tools at Hand A fly fishing lanyard hangs around your neck and allows you quick and direct access to the tools you need and use most. It is a minimalist approach to fly fishing and is most popular in the summer months, when wet wading or for quick day trips. Having the right tools …

Best Fishing Hats, 2022 (Angler’s Buyer’s Guide)

April 15, 2022January 5, 2022 by Andrew

The best fishing hats not only help provide warmth and protection from ticks, wind & weather, they allow you to express your unique style…

Best Fiberglass Rods | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022December 10, 2021 by Wes Mangum

Fishing with a fiberglass fly rod is an experience unto itself. Before graphite came along as the material of choice in fly rod construction, fiberglass was the answer. Learning to fish with a fiberglass rod, and enjoying the many types of glass tapers out there, is a great way to sharpen your skills as a …

Best Cold Weather Fishing Gloves | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022December 1, 2021 by Andrew

Simms Headwaters Half Finger Fishing Gloves, Warm Fleece Gloves with Heat Pack Pocket, High-Stretch Fit for Men and Women

Cold Weather, Colder Water The temperatures are dropping here in Pennsylvania and most of the country, forcing many fly fishers inside to sit at the vise and plan for opening day. Some of us, myself included, will continue to pursue trout where possible, and for most of us, to do this safely and comfortably, means …

Tenkara Fishing For Beginners & Best Tenkara Rods (Buyer’s Guide, 2022)

November 10, 2022November 28, 2021 by Andrew

Fishing From Empty Sky It is my job to stay abreast of what’s current and interesting in the fly fishing world, and tenkara is gaining popularity, nationally and around the world. This simplistic and unique method of fishing has spread far past its country of origin (Japan) with the help of Daniel Ghalardo, the founder …

Best Travel Fly Fishing Rods | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

March 26, 2022November 26, 2021 by Andrew

Updated on March 26, 2022 Chucking Bugs On the Go Obsession knows no bounds, and I am obsessed with catching fish on the fly. If you’re like me, the chance to wet a line in an unfamiliar body of water is not just a challenge, but an opportunity to come into contact with different species …

Best Women’s Waders | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

August 22, 2022November 3, 2021 by Andrew

Finding a pair of waders in your budget that fit correctly, function correctly, and most importantly, last longer than one season, can be a frustrating and challenging endeavor for all of us. The women I’ve fished and camped with, however, have expressed particular difficulty in finding a pair of waders that are equal parts comfortable …

Best Fishing Coolers: Backpack, Kayak, Large & Small | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

March 26, 2022October 23, 2021 by Wes Mangum

Updated on March 26, 2022 If you’re going fishing, chances are, you’re going to want to bring food and drink with you. Nothing’s better than the ice-cold beverage of your choice as you cool down in-between morning and evening fishing sessions. Every cold drink tastes better on a boat or around a campfire. To get …

Best Neoprene Waders | Fishing & Hunting | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022October 13, 2021 by Andrew

As fall conditions replace summer, water temperatures begin to drop as well. For those of us willing to brave the colder weather and continue our outdoor pursuits into the winter, neoprene waders are a must. Here you will find reviews of numerous different types of waders produced by a number of different companies so that …

Best Saltwater Fly Reels | Buyer’s guide with Reviews (2022)

September 23, 2022September 14, 2021 by Wes Mangum

Ask any saltwater fly angler, and they’ll tell you: If you’re going to target fish in the ocean, you’d better have a reel you can trust. Imagine hooking into a once-in-a-lifetime tarpon or giant trevally, if you haven’t already. You’ll be into your backing, and the fight of a lifetime, quickly. To land a fish …

Best Fishing Kayaks Under $500 | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 8, 2022September 6, 2021 by Wes Mangum

Accessing remote waters. Covering more water. Targeting stillwater species. These are all things you can do with the aid of a fishing kayak. Whether it’s these pursuits that have you interested in purchasing the best fishing kayak available, or if you’re just needing to give rivers and streams a break during the hot summer months, …

Top 5 Wet Wading Shoes For Fishing | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

October 3, 2022August 26, 2021 by Wes Mangum

Shed the Boot! I usually mark the arrival of summer by the first time that I slide into my chest-high waders and catch myself thinking “Could I get away without these today?” It is then that I ditch the waders and boots and pivot to my fishing shoes. As the mercury rises, you don’t have …

Best Fly Fishing Starter Kits: Top 4 | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

May 25, 2022August 5, 2021 by Finn

Given recent worldly events the number of new anglers joining the sport has skyrocketed. Because of this, the demand for fly fishing gear for beginners has increased proportionally. The most important piece of equipment when getting into fly fishing is quite obviously going to be your fly rod. Choosing the one that’s right for you …

Best Wading Staffs | Buyer’s Guide With Reviews (2022)

April 15, 2022July 28, 2021 by Wes Mangum

One of the most often overlooked pieces of fly fishing equipment is the wading staff. It’s the type of tool that you look at and think “Eh, don’t really need that” until you give it a try and discover what you’ve been missing out on. Fly fishing comes with a lot of associated gear and …

Best Wading Pants For Fishing | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022June 17, 2021 by Finn

Waders are a crucial piece of fly fishing equipment. This article is aimed to help the novice and veteran angler find their next pair of wader pants. My goal in writing this article is to steer you, the fisherman, in the right direction so that you can make a confident and informed decision. In this …

Top 7 Best Saltwater Fly Rods | Buyer’s Guide (2022)

September 23, 2022April 26, 2021 by Wes Mangum

Looking for the best saltwater fly rod? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re about to go on your first saltwater fly fishing trip, or if you need a new fly rod for a specific species that you have yet to target, you might be wondering where to begin. There are a lot of …