Fly reels for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

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 ...

Capt. Lloyd Landry has grown to be a fan of Pflueger spinning reels teamed with All-Star rods. The combination is surprisingly durable considering the price. As a fishing guide, Capt. Lloyd Landry ...

Immersing yourself in the great outdoors, unwinding, reconnecting with nature and indulging in a sport Herbert Hoover once described as “a chance to wash one’s soul with pure air,” fishing holds a ...