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 ...

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a big uptick in beginner fly anglers. My gauge for this is my inbox. Listeners of my podcasts know that I do my best to answer emailed questions, and a huge ...

For those uninitiated to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, lengths and actions can be confusing, to say the least. Like everything else in this world, you can keep it simple or make ...

About seven or eight years ago a column was run on this page telling how to weigh a fish with a tape measure. Since then I’ve had dozens of requests for article reprints from fellow anglers who spend ...

For those uninitiated to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, lengths, and actions can be confusing, to say the least. Like everything else in this world, you can keep it simple or make ...