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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...

The Sparkle Dun: Greatest Fly Ever?

I'm well aware that fish eat something like 80% of their diet underwater. I know they don't eat dry flies all the time. And...

Video of the Week: TAUPO – Fly Fishing New Zealand’s North Island Backcountry – Trophy Trout & Māori Insight

In the heart of New Zealand’s North Island lies the Taupo District—a world-class trout fishery where brown and rainbow trout thrive in pristine, challenging...

NRS Releases 2025 Apparel Collection

NRS, one of the leading suppliers of gear for water-based recreation, has just released their 2025 apparel collection. This lineup of new apparel is...

The Rundown: Everything You Need to Know About the Airlite Versa Trout Fly Rod

Welcome back to “The Rundown,” an editorial series where we provide an all-encompassing look at the latest and greatest products from your favorite brands...

The Drift: The First Cutthroat

I'm not sure how long I've gone without fishing over the past 15 years. I'm sure there were cold snaps, blizzards, or broken-down vehicles...

Kendjam Lodge: A Raw Fly Fishing Adventure in the Brazilian Amazon

There's something exciting about getting a last-minute invite on a fishing trip. The feeling of hasty packing, sorting through gear, and the element of...

Fly Shop Tour Season 3: All Episodes Now LIVE!

Fly Shop Tour is our tentpole series in which we explore the country through fly shops and the angling communities surrounding them. This year's...

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....

FST Season 3, Shops Along the Way: New York

We started Fly Shop Tour with one goal in mind: to tell the stories of the people and fly shops that are the fly fishing community....