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Gear Review: Winston Air 2 Reach Fly Rod

I greet any new Winston rod with equal parts anticipation and dread. I'm excited to see what the team in Twin Bridges has cooked...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

The Drift: Best Graphite Fly Rods I’ve Ever Fished

Putting together a list like this is asking for trouble. The folks who agree with me will, of course, be happy to see their...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

Sage R8 Core Fly Rod: A Long Haul Review

The Long Haul Gear Reviews are designed to give you in-depth, honest feedback on the gear that we've used and abused for more than...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

St. Croix Technica Field Test

A few years ago, St. Croix phased out its fly rods to the dismay of discerning shoppers who value American-made performance at competitive prices....
Flylords -
Gear

Winston Releases AIR 2 Reach Rods

The R.L. Winston Rod Co. recently released its newest lineup of fly rods. These new rods are part of the AIR 2 family, which...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

The Drift: The Most Versatile Fly Rod

I heard—from a reliable source—that something like 70% of fly rods sold in the U.S. are 9' 5-weights. That makes sense, since the 5-weight...
Spencer Durrant -
Rods

Gear Review: TFO Solution Fly Rod

If you walk into any fly shop and ask for the best rod, someone will hand you a rod with a $1,000 sticker price....
Tripp Nazziola -
Gear

Gear Review: Sage Classic R8

Hating on fast-action fly rods is in vogue these days. I even saw a writer, in one of the industry's biggest magazines, claim that...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

The Best Trout Spey Rods of 2026

Trout spey is all the rage nowadays among anglers, offering a more tame version than traditional spey rods, scaled down for trout rivers. The...
Tripp Nazziola -
Gear Review

Orvis Helios D Big Game—Tested and Reviewed

The Helios family has been a flagship model for Orvis since the creation of the original ZG Helios. Over the years, I've owned and...
Max Inchausti -
Fly Fishing

How to Choose the Right Fly Rod In Every Situation

You wouldn't use a Zebco on a tuna, just as you wouldn't use a 4-weight on a tarpon. Any way you put it, there...
Flylords -
Gear

Are St. Croix Fly Rods Back? Testing the Flagship Technica and...

St. Croix has built a reputation as a world-class rod company backed by the respect and admiration of anglers worldwide. With over 70 years...
Bobby Norgard -
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