There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

Familiarity with 5-weight fly rods is a common trait amongst fly anglers. The generic 9-foot 5-weight fly rod remains the starting point for most anglers embracing fly fishing. Anglers looking into ...

When you work in a fly shop, the question we answer the most is “What should I look for when it comes to my first fly rod?” For the person new to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, ...

BASALT – Never before has there been such a plethora of quality fly fishing rods available from current manufacturers. Many of these rods are even touted as species-specific or technique-specific.

For those uninitiated to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, lengths and actions can be confusing, to say the least. Like everything else in this world, you can keep it simple or make ...

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

Looking for a new fly rod is always fun, but it certainly can be troublesome. An angler needs to understand the purpose of the fly rod. Will it be technique specific, like a fly rod for dry fly ...