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Best Wading Jackets for Fall Fly Fishing
For fall fly fishing, a three-layer wading jacket with sealed cuffs and a fully waterproof main zip is the right call...
Night Surf Fly Fishing Gear: Headlamps, Stripping Baskets, and Low-Light Setup
The best night surf fly fishing gear is the gear that lets you keep the light off: a red-first headlamp rated IPX7 or...
How to Add Weight to Bass Flies: Sink Rate Without Re-Tying Your Box (2026)
To get a bass fly down without switching to a sinking line, add weight at the fly or the leader: a denser or larger...
Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead Leaders: Indicator and Swing Rig Setups
For Great Lakes kings and staging steelhead, you need two leaders: an indicator (float) leader of seven-and-a-half to...
Fall Fly Fishing Gear: What to Replace (and Skip) Before Streamer Season
Before streamer season, most fall fly fishing gear is cheaper to fix than to replace, and the new waders in the...
Gear Review: Ombraz Leggero Rx Sunglasses
Images by Rick Mikesell Ombraz builds sunglasses with no arms. A woven cord, braided in Japan from recycled fishing...
St. Croix Imperial Wins Fly Fishing Rod at ICAST 2026 as Series Enters Ninth Generation
St. Croix's Imperial series took the Fly Fishing Rod category at the ICAST 2026 New Product Showcase, held July 15-1...
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...