Seasonal changes also play a role in determining which method is more effective. During colder months, when trout are less active and tend to hug the bottom of the water column, nymphing with a fly ...

As the dog days of summer come to a close and water temperatures begin to fall, trout fishing across the country picks up again. Autumn is also one of the best times of the year to catch giant ...

The modern spinning rod and reel combo offers a convenience that’s hard to beat. Manufacturers like Shimano, Penn, and Abu Garcia have taken the guesswork out of pairing rods and reels, making it a ...

“One thing about Montana,” says Matt Barber, an owner of Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, a custom fly rod shop in Bozeman, “is if there’s a moving body of water, there is probably a trout in it.” On the Madison ...

I’ve been reviewing fly rods, fly reels, and other gear for the better part of a decade. And fly rods at every price point have only become better. When it comes to the best fly fishing rods for ...