Fly reels for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

I was 12 when I went on the first and last successful fishing trip of my childhood. That summer, my father’s secretary Melody and her husband Ed took us all trolling for salmon on Lake Michigan. Ed, ...

Get big results without breaking the bank! This beautiful bass shows the power of a well-chosen rod and reel combo, proving you don’t need to spend over your budget to to find fishing success. / Kurt ...

Every angler needs a rod and reel, but knowing what to get can be daunting. Sporting goods stores have vast selections of rods and reels. There are baitcasting reels bearing a dizzying array of ...

It's not too late to buy a fishing rod for a last-minute Christmas present and then catch rainbow trout at Lake Del Valle, Los Vaqueros or 14 other lakes in six Bay Area counties that will be stocked ...