A fly rod has to be paired with the right type of fly fishing line to work properly. Here's a primer on how to choose a fly line.

A fly rod and fly line work as a system, and unlike in conventional fishing where the lure’s weight determines how far it will go, delivering a fly effectively boils down to turnover.

Fly rods are based on a numerical “line weight” system that ranges from 0 to 12; essentially the larger the number, the heavier the rod. For most trout fishing applications rods in the 3 to 7 weight ...

Fly rods are organized by “weight”—not the actual weight of the rod, but the number assigned to rods and lines for particular kinds of fish.

Fly fishing is a centuries-old sport that offers a challenging twist on conventional fishing gear and techniques. Here's how to get started.

Preparing A New Fly Line For Fishing Modifying your new fly line out of the box will help improve your casting.

Tom Meier calls it "fly fishing at its simplest." "It just involves a rod, a line and a fly - no reel," he said. "As for the fly, the Japanese masters only use one pattern. I'm working on that ...

Fly rods are based on a numerical “line weight” system that ranges from 0 to 12; essentially the larger the number, the heavier the rod. For most trout fishing applications rods in the 3- to 7-weight ...

Do fly rod grips make a BIG difference in your casting? No, but the little difference it does make can equal that extra few feet that puts you in the fishes strike zone.