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Best Landing Nets for Bass & Panfish: Rubber Mesh Guide (2026)

A large, knotless rubber mesh landing net is the best...

Gear Review: SuperFly Composites 20” Fly Line Mat

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12-Weight Tarpon Rods: $400 vs $1,100 Compared (2026)

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Best 3-Weight Fly Rods for Small Streams in 2026

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MidCurrent Tested & Trusted: Scott Wave Fly Rod

Images by Rick Mikesell We spent the day on a Front Range reservoir chasing big carp on the flats. Fish moving in and...

Walking Into a Fly Shop for the First Time: A Beginner’s Guide

Image by Rick Mikesell Long gone are the days of the crusty fly shop guy behind the counter. The one hunched over a...

Umpqua Launches Swiftlink Packs and Link Magnetic Accessory System

Image courtesy of Umpqua Umpqua Feather Merchants has launched Swiftlink, a four-pack collection, alongside Link, a...

Mayfly Outdoors Launches Textreme Fly-Tying Materials Platform in North America

Mayfly Outdoors has announced that its dedicated Textreme platform is now live and accepting orders across the United...

Gear Review: Turtlebox Ranger Portable Speaker

Image by Rick Mikesell Tucked into a quiet bend on your favorite stretch of river. Light is right. Fish are starting to...

2026 Fly Fishing Show Consumer Choice Awards: The Winners

The votes are in, and this one comes straight from the show floor. The Fly Fishing Show runs a multi-stop circuit each...

How to Rig a Sit-On-Top Kayak for Fly Fishing on a Budget

"Towing Service" | photo by Craig Waythomas A fly-fishable sit-on-top kayak requires three things most rigging guides...

Best Sinking Lines and Tips for Spring Steelhead

photo by Piotr Wawrzyniuk A Skagit head in the 500–575 grain range paired with two interchangeable tips — a MOW...