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Abel Reels x onWater Fish have teamed up to introduce the first-ever custom fly reel powered by industry-leading river-mapping technology. Anglers can now design the popular Abel TR reel engraved with their favorite “blue lines” using onWater’s mobile app—bringing river exploration literally into the palm of their hand. Each reel is built with...

This week’s Tying Tuesday features three super-simple patterns, and one that might cause you to tear your hair out at the vise (but the end result is worth it). We kick things off with a basic and versatile ant pattern from Kypes & Stripes Outdoors. It floats well, is visible on the water, and you can tie it in a wide range of sizes to catch...

The rivers that flow through the birthplace of modern fly fishing are suffering from too much water diversion and pollutants from rural sewage plants. England's chalk streams are legendary waters where the likes of Frederick Halford, George Selwyn Marryat, Frank Sawyer, and John Goddard cast their lines, but modern problems have plagued these ecosystems for...

We recently published our Father's Day Gift Guide, but as we all know, there are tons of female fly fishers, as well. Writing in USA Today, fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends 10 essential pieces of gear specifically for women who love to be out on the water. The list includes everything from waders to rods to fly boxes to backpacks, as well as...

The standard 9-foot rod works fine for most saltwater applications, but writing in Florida Sportsman, Mike Connor makes a convincing case for using shorter rods in specific situations. A short rod can be light, fast, and accurate for when you're trying to cast in a tight corridor, tuck a fly under the mangroves, and so on: I’ve owned and fished rods from...

You've probably been hearing a lot about threats to public lands in recent weeks, as Congress has been debating whether or not to sell off federally owned land to the states. Well, Kirk Deeter of Angling Trade has some pretty strong opinions about this idea: [W]hat sets the American angler apart from almost any other on the planet is that we have millions...

Keep Fish Wet—a science-based nonprofit dedicated to helping anglers improve the outcomes for each fish they release—has launched a cool "Mini-Lesson" about best practices for catch-and-release fishing.  The Mini-Lesson is a great way to learn the science behind catch-and-release, and it's a great teaching tool for explaining the process to others...

This week’s Tying Tuesday features a Catskills classic dry fly, a more modern emerger from the mind of René Harrop, and simple yet bright wet fly, and a buggy nymph from Austria. Although based in Missouri, Andy's Flies obviously appreciates the slender, elegant patterns of New Yorker Theodore Gordon, and this Ginger Quill will certainly tempt...

Yesterday, saltwater fly-fishing icon Stu Apte celebrated his 95th birthday. One of the pioneers of catching tarpon on a fly, Apte built a name for himself through feats of angling heroics (including 44 world records) and endless self promotion. We posted a great profile of Apte by Jim Chapralis back in 2011: Stu Apte’s angling philosophy demands the best...

Earlier this week, Trout Unlimited released a new film, “Horses and Highwater: Restoring Tincup Creek,” documenting the restoration of the Salt River Watershed and the people who made this incredible project come to life. Located in northwest Wyoming and southeast Idaho, the Salt is a blue-ribbon fishery for native Snake River cutthroat trout and wild...