Fly fishing guide and outdoor photographer Daniel Shepler shares his favorite classic rods and reels for Northern Michigan fly fishing. His recommendations were originally featured in “Fly Fishing: ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

Vladimir Rachenko is a former aerospace engineer with a passion for fly fishing—so much so that twenty years ago, he transferred his skills from aerospace to making fly reels. His goal was to focus on ...

Loop, YETI, Carhartt—they all have gear in colors and logos that represent your college team. Nothing wrong with showing a ...

Ross Reels introduced the San Miguel fly reel to the market in 1973. I remember fishing one in the early 2000s. It was my first "quality" fly reel. It felt different in hand than the other reels I had ...

In fly fishing, the rod is the rock star. It gets all the attention when you’re bragging about the big one from your last trip. On the other hand, reels are the unsung heroes. They’re the studio ...

When it comes to my own fly-fishing gear, I can have a hard time getting excited about reels. I’m constantly amazed by the advances in fly-rod technology. Same goes for the imagination and ingenuity ...

Hardy reels have always been a mixed bag for me. Some models spark a deep appreciation, while others leave me thinking, "What the heck are they doing?" I get it, though; you have to be able to ...

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...