Middle of winter in the Colorado high country can be a daunting place. Lately, frigid cold has slid down the mountains and settled on the valley. River sections froze. Fly fishing seems like a distant ...

If you wonder why trout anglers get a bad rap. Well, why do we need our own tippet sizing system that makes no sense to other fly anglers? If you’re fishing for saltwater species – or most freshwater ...

Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. The nail knot has never been accused of being an easy knot to ...

It happened again the other day on the river, another angler commented on the rack of tippet that’s attached to my pack-vest. I didn’t even look down. What he was really telling me, was that he can’t ...

Now is the best time to organize your fishing gear and replace worn out tackle and equipment in preparation of the opening of the Maryland trout season and the spring shad run. It is also a good time ...

Over the years we have encountered many frustrated anglers who cannot figure out why the fish are continually refusing their flies. Individuals often drop in complaining that numerous fish would ...

Over the years we have encountered many frustrated anglers who can’t figure out why the fish are continually refusing their flies. Individuals often drop by the shop complaining that numerous fish ...

Take me to your leader, and chances are we’ll be able to fix some of your flyfishing problems. Leaders are among the basic elements of fly tackle, but the essentials of leader design and performance ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...