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 ...

There’s a lodge in Pray, Montana, run by the same company behind Sage fly rods. It's called, wait for it, Sage Lodge. I'm a fan of Sage fly rods; they are known for their quality and innovation. I ...

On some days, fly-fishing can be a fun and relaxing way to get outside and experience nature. On others, it can be unbelievably intense — with driving rain, strong winds and chest-high water. Without ...

When we wrote about the Sage Circa ($775) for our fly rod roundup last spring, we hadn’t yet tested it in depth. Our trip to Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte, CO, provided the opportunity to take ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl ...

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 ...

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...