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Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead Leaders: Indicator and Swing Rig Setups

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Fall Fly Fishing Gear: What to Replace (and Skip) Before Streamer Season

Before streamer season, most fall fly fishing gear is...

Gear Review: Ombraz Leggero Rx Sunglasses

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St. Croix Imperial Wins Fly Fishing Rod at ICAST 2026 as Series Enters Ninth Generation

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Gear Review: Honeyhole Fly Casting Game

Images by Rick Mikesell I've spent a lot of time casting at things. I've used an Echo MPR from the couch to work on...

Best Fly Line for Bass Poppers and Bugs: Turnover and Leaders (2026)

Find the right fly line for fishing bass poppers | Adobe Stock The best fly line for bass poppers and big deer-hair...

Best Saltwater Fly Reels and How to Maintain Them in Summer (2026)

Find the right reel to hold up to the rigors of saltwater | Photo by Mark Sides The best saltwater fly reels for summer...

How to Rig for Bluefish: Wire vs. Heavy Mono Bite Tippet (2026)

Find the right tippet for fly fishing for bluefish Going heavier won't stop a bluefish from cutting you off, and...

Best Stream Thermometer for Fly Fishing: Why You Need One in Summer

Fishpond Riverkeeper Digital Thermometer (about $35) 61°F. That's the water temperature where mortality starts...

Gear Review: Umpqua Swiftlink Steamboat Sling Pack

Images by Rick Mikesell I carried the original Steamboat ZS sling until it wore out. That pack set the baseline for...

Best Travel Fly Rod Setup for Alaska and BC Trips

Flying into remote fishing camps takes the right planning | Envato For most trips the flying weight limit, not your rod...

MidCurrent Tested and Trusted: Patagonia Yulex Wading Socks

Images by Maximilian Beauchene This is my second pair of Patagonia’s Yulex Wading Socks. I guide almost every weekend...