In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

My intention was to use the Simms Tailwind Backpack for fly fishing. The color makes it stand out, so it's easy to find when it's piled onto a raft with a week's worth of supplies. I won't lose it in ...

Fly fishing vests have been around since the beginning of the sport, and they’re still great for both beginners and experienced anglers. Designed to keep your flies and gear organized for when you ...

Fly fishing is synonymous with trout. When most people think about fly fishing, they conjure images of mountain streams and fish sipping mayflies and caddisflies off the surface. It’s true that the ...

Sage is mostly known for their fly rods, deservedly so, but they have a history of building and collaborating with some great reel makers and turn out some exceptional reels. If you are in the market ...

Headed on your first fly-fishing trip? USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards expert and fly-fishing advocate Angelica Talan recommends these 10 essentials for your fly-fishing gear pack list. The ...

Anglers without an affection for winter fly fishing are storing their gear away until spring. Other anglers filled with the obsession for angling all year keep frozen boots and ice-crusted waders on ...