There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

In the rivers around Vail, 4, 5 or 6-weight fly rods make up the common fly-fishing arsenal. Depending on your favorite style of fly fishing, your next rod usually falls into one of these three ...

You want to ensure that you get the fly rod that will make you happy. It takes a little extra time and effort, but if you follow through with these steps, you can end up with a rod that is a best ...

Looking for a new fly rod is always fun, but it certainly can be troublesome. An angler needs to understand the purpose of the fly rod. Will it be technique specific, like a fly rod for dry fly ...

Familiarity with 5-weight fly rods is a common trait amongst fly anglers. The generic 9-foot 5-weight fly rod remains the starting point for most anglers embracing fly fishing. Anglers looking into ...