Some of the gear reviewed in this article was provided to me at no cost for evaluation. The views and assessments presented are entirely my own. Any fly angler who has packed their bags for a ...

Fathers are easy to buy for. Think function not symbolism. Forget about the ties, cologne, or socks (unless they are wool socks for the outdoors), Find out what his hobby is and get him something he ...

One of the best ways to spend an evening at a lakeside campsite is with a rod in hand, tossing a couple flies toward the ripples bubbling up on the water’s surface. It’s a quiet way to pass the time, ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

Headed on your first fly-fishing trip? USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards expert and fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends these 10 essentials for your fly-fishing gear pack list. Get ...

One of the most important parts of fly fishing is acquiring more fly fishing stuff than you’ll ever need. Flies, fly boxes, packs, vests, rods, reels, boots, jackets, waders… even if you try to keep ...

The Pros of Fly Fishing in Felt Boots For decades, felt-soled wading boots were considered the best—and usually the only—choice for fishermen. Comfortable enough to wear all day, felt soles can grip ...

We take our gear seriously at F&S, whether it be for hunting, fishing, or camping. Our selections are based on many factors, like quality, price, and purpose—just to name a few. But sometimes there’s ...

Fly fishing is our feature topic this week because fly fishing usually involves wading in cold water. In this heat, cool comfort is more important than catching fish, but there's no conflict because ...

Anglers without an affection for winter fly fishing are storing their gear away until spring. Other anglers filled with the obsession for angling all year keep frozen boots and ice-crusted waders on ...

Spring is just around the corner, and with that, so is most folks’ fishing seasons. The ice recedes, the birds come out, and ...