In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the ...

He relates wielding a long rod for bass to archery hunting. “Fly fishing for bass is a completely unique experience, especially for anglers who have never tried it before,” says Shultz.

Fly casting is the same thing. Repeated practice builds a feel for the rod and line, moving beyond technique to a deeper understanding of casting.

Do fly rod grips make a BIG difference in your casting? No, but the little difference it does make can equal that extra few feet that puts you in the fishes strike zone.

Fly Rod Weights: a Species-by-Species Guide 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.

These best fly fishing rods for beginners are easy to cast and won't break the bank. See which ones our expert chose in this review.

Casting the Orvis Helios The Helios was tested using the same protocol as the OL saltwater fly rod test. Ryan Rodgers Orvis says the Helios is four times more accurate than the Helios 3 as well as ...

Fly-casting class on grass offers training, tips Arrowhead Fly Fishers offer Thursday night casting practice for members.

When we wrote about the Sage Circa ($775) for our fly rod roundup last spring, we hadn’t yet tested it in depth.