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Rods/Reels

Fly Rods Optimized for Great Lakes Steelhead

Jeff Blood Premium Fly Rods offer high-grade 40-ton carbon fiber and a proprietary taper with

Dennis Pastucha

Crafting the Perfect Cast: Building A Custom Fly Rod at Mud Hole HQ in Orlando

Forging a connection with your gear makes angling all the more satisfying.

Keith Marlor

R.L. Winston Rod Co. Microspey Air 2 Fly Rod

A new resin and a new blend of boron and graphite materials that is lighter and loads

Fly Fisherman Staff

Better With Age: The Fiberglass Fly Rod Revolution

Putting the “Giggle in the wiggle."

Dennis Pastucha

New Ross Reel to Benefit Greenbacks and the Poudre Headwaters

Limited edition Greenback Cutthroat Reel features hand-painted clicker plate.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Sage Introduces New Enforcer Saltwater Reel Family

Stronger drag and more durability in a lighter package.

Fly Fisherman Staff

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Flies

The 18 Best Flies, According to the Experts

Fly Fisherman's exhaustive list of the top flies.

Andrew Albright

Updated for 2023: The 20 Best Carp Flies

As you explore your home water, keep in mind what they are eating to select the best carp

Jay Zimmerman with updates by Daryl Eakins

Changing the Nymph Game with Realistic Action

Designing multi-articulated flies to imitate mayflies, stoneflies, and other aquatic trout

Blane Chocklett

A Fly Angler's Game of Nods

Choosing the right style of dry fly will help you catch more “Alpha Trout.”

Paul Weamer

Fly Fisherman Throwback: Clouser's Deep Minnow

It sinks like an anvil and imitates almost all baitfish.

Lefty Kreh

Fly Fisherman Throwback: The Soft-Hackled Fly

Witness here the re-birth of a century-old tradition, almost lost to us in the nymph and dry

Sylvester Nemes

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Fly Lines/Leaders/Tippets

More Effective Angling with SA's New All-Purpose "Satin Creamsicle" Fly Line

Experts and newbies alike will appreciate Scientific Anglers's Amplitude Smooth Infinity

Fly Fisherman Staff

The Added Invisibility of Umpqua's New Pink Deceiver HD Big Game Fluoro

Colors at the high end of the spectrum—like pink—basically disappear in deeper water.

Ross Purnell

Review: Airflo Ridge 2.0 Clear Tip Universal & Tactical Taper Fly Lines

Fly Fisherman magazine's Best New Saltwater Fly Line for 2023.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Review: Scientific Anglers Sonar Trout Express Fly Line

Fly Fisherman magazine's Best New Freshwater Fly Line for 2023.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Airflo to Offer Fly Line Recycling

Consumers can drop off any brand of plastic based fly lines, monofilament fishing lines, and

Fly Fisherman Staff

Scientific Anglers Amplitude Textured Fly Line

High floating and smooth shooting for small flies and slow rods.

Fly Fisherman Staff

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Apparel/Outerwear

Understanding How Breathable Waders Really Work

The history and technical details of this game-changing innovation.

Ross Purnell, Editor

Skwala SOL Wading Pant Delivers on Promises

Made from Poly Primeflex™ DotAir™ with DWR finishing for quick drying and comfort during high

Josh Bergan

Patagonia Turns to Italian Technical Footwear Company for New Wading Boots

Fitwell, aided by Patagonia designers, created the light, comfortable, and stable Forra Wading

Fly Fisherman Staff

How Will the Ban on PFAS Affect Your Fly-Fishing Gear?

New legislation to ban so-called “forever chemicals” could affect the performance of

Chris Hunt

Skwala Products Focus on Meeting Nuanced Needs of Serious Anglers

Premium fly-fishing outerwear brand operated by industry insiders ditches the traditional

Josh Bergan

A Giant Leap Forward: Simms Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Most Important Technical Advancement in Fly-Fishing History

New Wader Maker film showcases the craftsmanship, precision, and dedication of the Simms team.

Ross Purnell

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Packs

Review: Orvis Pro Waterproof Zip Backpack

Fly Fisherman's Best New Pack for 2023 is light, soft, and pliable, but still durable enough

Fly Fisherman Staff

Patagonia Black Hole Rod Case

True to Patagonia's ethos, it's made with 100% recycled fabrics.

Fly Fisherman

Orvis PRO Waterproof Sling 14L: Everything Right Where You Need It

Hold all your fly boxes, floatant, and tippets with room for a jacket and a water bottle.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Review: Simms Freestone Backpack

Clever access with a clamshell top and a curved side zip to easily get what you need.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Simms Flyweight Hip Hybrid System

New pack helps anglers get far from roads.

Fly Fisherman

Patagonia Guidewater Packs

Submersible backpack for all types of fishing venues.

Fly Fisherman

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Boats

Double Trouble: A New Paradigm in Fishing Rafts

Two-person rafts are easy to transport, get you into small places, and don't require a social

Ross Purnell

Get Off the Bank: Catching Bass & Panfish from a Kayak

A kayak allows you to leave the shoreline vegetation and muddy bottoms to access water you

Bart Lombardo

Review: Dave Scadden Paddlesports 2023 Cast & Blast One-Man Raft

A rock-solid platform for all your fishing adventures on rivers and stillwaters.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Fly Fishing the Flats, on Kayaks

Hunting redfish, snook, tarpon, and bonefish in South Florida.

Alex Tejeda

Four Best Small Rafts for Fly Fishing

Two- and three-man rafts open up new water, streams, and ponds

Jay Nichols

Fly Fishing Kayaks

The new generation are the ultimate fish-catching machines.

Jay Nichols

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Books

Bookshelf: Casting Seaward Follows Ramirez's Eloquent Evolution to Salt

Casting Seaward: Fishing Adventures in Search of America's Saltwater Gamefish by Steve

Monte Burke

Bookshelf: Tributaries: Fly-fishing Sojourns to the Less Traveled Streams

Avid fly fisherman, conservationist, and author Lou Wentz intimately captures many of those

Tyler Frantz

Review: Trout Tracks by Jim McLennan

New book masterfully inches us toward a higher purpose and gives us a clearer understanding of

Ross Purnell

Bookshelf: CRACKED: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World

A detailed account of the dysfunctional relationship between our society and dams.

Matthew L. Miller

Book Review: Dry Fly Strategies by Paul Weamer

Stackpole Books, 2021, 192 pages, $30 hardcover, ISBN 978-0811739535.

Bill Bowers

Book Review: Casting Onward by Steve Ramirez

Casting Onward: Fishing Adventures in Search of America's Native Gamefish. Lyons Press, 2022,

Matthew L. Miller

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Accessories

Costa Hybrids Combine Beach-Lifestyle Look with Performance of Fishing Frames

Hybrids have side shields, Hydrolite nose pads, sweat management channels, eyewire drains, and

Fly Fisherman Staff

3 in 1: Grayl 16.9oz UltraPress® Ti Purifier Covert Edition

A “Swiss Army” water bottle and filter for fishing adventures.

Josh Bergan

Fly Fisherman's 2023 Father's Day Gift Guide

Creative and practical Father's Day Gifts for the fisherman dad.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Exciting New Riversmith Swiftcast Raft Rod Holders, Reviewed

Drift-boat amenities in your go-anywhere raft.

Joshua Bergan

Float Beer: Sweetwater Brewing Company's Lager

Easy-drinkin' refreshment with a low ABV.

Fly Fisherman Staff

Riversmith Introduces Innovative Swiftcast Raft Rod Holder

If you're looking to replace your do-it-yourself raft rod holder, these ironclad and universal

Fly Fisherman Staff

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