Not so long ago, fiberglass fly rods were considered all but obsolete. Fiberglass was an inexpensive and easily mass-produced altern­ative to bamboo for workaday rods in the mid-20th century. Then ...

This visit combines fly fishing for trout with hands-on rod building at Orvis headquarters. Time on the water is paired with ...

There’s a lodge in Pray, Montana, run by the same company behind Sage fly rods. It's called, wait for it, The Sage Lodge. I'm a fan of Sage fly rods; they are known for their quality and innovation. I ...

At 72, the retired eye surgeon builds fishing rods, and last weekend, he introduced a small group of anglers to the craft during a hands-on class. "It's morphed into an addiction," said Land, who grew ...

Ideas for projects can occur at any moment…even on a lonely stretch somewhere in Nebraska. I had just pulled High gear in Boyd's '57 Bel Air as the Sultan of Stanton and I headed toward Peoria, ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Today’s inshore spinning rods are built to be lighter, stronger, and more durable than ...

Choosing the best fishing rod and reel combo doesn’t have to break the bank. For bass anglers who want to level up their bass fishing gear without paying premium prices, one clever trick is to ...