The Pros of Fly Fishing in Felt Boots For decades, felt-soled wading boots were considered the best—and usually the only—choice for fishermen. Comfortable enough to wear all day, felt soles can grip ...

I view a good wading jacket as a tool that keeps you dry, comfortable, and allows you to fly fish longer. That’s what you’re buying — a technical layer that lets you fish through rain, waves, and ...

Wondering what fly fishing gear beginners actually need? Our fishing expert outlines nine must-have pieces of fly fishing ...

One of the best parts of summer fly fishing is being able to leave your waders at home. Walking through a trout stream unencumbered by chest waders is a game-changer – you realize that you’re not ...

You can't overemphasize the importance of having a good pair of polarized sunglasses with UV protection. They protect your eyes from stray hooks and exposure to UV rays, and they drastically improve ...

When she signed up for a women's fly-fishing camp, Louise Wilson had never cast a fly rod. Neither had her husband. "He's actually allergic to fish," she said, sipping coffee before pulling on waders ...

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 ...

BASALT – Winter always seems like such a long season for the fly fisher: Long, dark and cold days and nights are generally spent at home keeping busy with related fly-fishing items. Many winter fly ...

A bad hip interfered with my fishing in a big way, so much so that I often decided not to go out at all if it meant struggling into my waders. And I really struggled. One day, I just said heck with it ...