For somebody who keeps tabs on the best new fly-fishing gear, I still rely on plenty of old standbys. A Winston LTX I purchased 20-plus years ago, for example, is still my favorite 5-weight rod. When ...

Finally, a lightweight wader that is strong enough to take the abuse I dish out, packable and light for easy travel, and convertible from pants to bibs. I've been waiting a long time for this: wader ...

Fly fishing waders are one of the most intimidating purchases an angler can make. They’re a critical safety element when fishing in lower temperatures and can make or break a day on the water. Even at ...

Think of Simms’ ReCast as the catch-and-release of high-quality fishing gear. You might love your gear for a bit, but passing it on to a fellow angler boosts your karma points. Rather than tossing ...

A busy river access point provides an excellent vantage to survey the vast variety of ways fly fishers manage their gear while wading. There’s old-school vests with wear points on the creases and mini ...

vise that my dad gave me when I was in high school. Also dating back to my teenage years is the Wheatley fly box that I use for nymphs. (I’ve had to replace the foam inserts a couple of times over the ...