Destination fly fishing for trout in the high country of Colorado is a little different than going for sunnies in the local pond. Your gear needs to be quite a bit more specialized and reliable; you ...

Everything you need to get hooked. There’s nothing better than a day on the water—just me, my fly rod, and (hopefully) a few trout willing to play along. But getting to that peaceful, cast-after-cast ...

One of the best ways to spend an evening at a lakeside campsite is with a rod in hand, tossing a couple flies toward the ripples bubbling up on the water’s surface. It’s a quiet way to pass the time, ...

Among the obvious necessities for fly fishing —  a rod, reel and fly — the next items of importance often include some type ...

If we’ve done our job, you’re inspired to do some fly fishing. Good on you, sir. All that stands in your way is a lot of practice, some really smart fish, and an utter lack of the necessary equipment.

I put a lot of fly fishing gear through its paces every year. This list highlights the gear that stood out, made a difference, and led to more caught fish. You can't overemphasize the importance of ...

Looking for a simple, waterproof fly fishing pack? The Yeti Sidekick keeps things minimal yet functional, with easy access and rugged durability. The Yeti Sidekick was described to me as "the bag you ...

Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. The short answer: Absolutely. For a ...