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Boat vs. Beach Fly Fishing Gear for the Fall Run

Moving from the beach to a boat during the fall run changes...

How to Manage Fly Line in Cold Weather: Memory and Guide Freeze

Fly line that coils in cold weather is fixed with a firm...

Cold-Weather Line Management: Beating Line Memory and Freezing Guides in Fall

Screenshot from How To Fly Fish In The Winter: Everything...

How to Choose a Skagit Head & Sink-Tips (2026 Guide)

To choose a Skagit head for fall steelhead, match the head...

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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...