Traveling with any fly rod is more easily done with a four piece rod. I have a five-piece rod that breaks down into a tube only 16 inches in length. This is always my carry-on rod. If the airline ...

Best All-Around Rod: Fly-fishing is not a realm that engenders consensus. But everyone I talked to about this rod — from finicky guides to jaded instructors to fly-shop owners who trend towards ...

Lately, I’ve been looking for the best 9-foot, 5-weight fly rod. From the Sage One to the Scott Radian, I’ve had the opportunity to fish with the industry-leading rods.

The generic 9-foot 5-weight fly rod remains the starting point for most anglers embracing fly fishing. Anglers looking into expanding their quiver of fly rods would benefit greatly from the addition ...

The irony is that all of the softer 5-weight fly rods on the market have enough backbone to land any fish Colorado can serve up, and the softer rod better protects leaders from breaking while ...

Available in 4, 5, 6, and 8-weight rods, there is a setup for trout, bass, and any other freshwater fish you are chasing. Unfortunately, the reel is not sealed so it’s best to avoid salt water.