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: ...

Ross Reels has released a 50th anniversary edition of the San Miguel fly reel. If you are in the market for a new reel or are a collector of fly reels, I would give it serious consideration. Ross ...

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 ...

As much of a gear-head as I am, some of my most enjoyable days spent on the water are when I fish small creeks with small fly rods, and keep my gear load to a minimum. There’s a real and satisfying ...

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 ...

Bass Pro Shops’ Spring Fishing Classic sale is basically like the Black Friday of spring. Now through March 25, you’ll find ...

The Abel SDS has a fully sealed multi-disc drag, more than 20 pounds of drag pressure, an anodized aluminum construction, and an original-owner lifetime warranty. The NXT Black Label II offers a ...

I’ve wanted a purple fly reel for a long time. So when Loop added colors to their Classic Fly Reel lineup—and one of them was purple—I swooped in. Loop is calling the new line-up the “Colours of the ...

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 ...