Category

Gear

How We Test Fly Rods

At Flylords, one of the topics we cover frequently is new gear. Our goal with gear coverage is to test new products on the...

Winston Air 2 Fly Rod: A Long Haul Review

The Long Haul review series is crafted to give you an honest, in-depth look at how products perform over time. After the marketing hype...

How to Optimize Your Drift Boat Storage

Fly fishing boats are tight spaces by design. Between rods, fly line, nets, and all the random essentials that pile up over the course...

The Drift: Are Fly Rod Warranties Worth It?

While working in a fly shop once, an angler came in with a broken rod that he needed help sending in for warranty work....

Fly Fishing 101: How To Choose Your First Fly Rod

Walk into any fly shop, or browse around online, and you'll quickly realize there are more fly rod choices out there than questionable food...

DENVER FLY FISHING SHOW: NEW PRODUCTS OF 2026

Each winter, brands bring new and updated gear to the Denver Fly Fishing Show. It’s a chance to see what’s changing, what’s being refined,...

The Ultimate Guide To Winter Layering

I love fly fishing in the winter. The solitude, the quiet, the snow (at least, in years when we have it) all combine to...

The Best Fly Fishing Waders of 2026

I'm a hard sell when it comes to fly fishing waders. I wore uncomfortable, cheap ones for years, to the point that I genuinely...

Best Saltwater Fly Rods of 2026

Fly rods, no matter the context, are a highly subjective topic to discuss. In a day and age where there are countless high-quality options...