I had specific expectations when I got this rod. It markets itself as a big streamer fly rod, and that's exactly how I planned to use it – throwing large squid-looking patterns for striped bass in ...

From big browns on the Bow River, to why walleye’s eyes glow, to a review of the Orvis Helios F Fly Rod, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this ...

I'm completely aware that this fly rod review will be a little out of the box. I'm also aware that the G.Loomis Asquith has turned out to be the best fly rod I've ever fished. I have my reasons for ...

Key Takeaway: For this guide to fishing rods and reels, our writer interviewed professional guides and tested gear across lakes, rivers, and coastal salt flats. Our top pick for the best all-around ...

An all-around trout setup that fishes like a top-of-the-line rod at a friendly price. The lineup offers rods up to an 8 wt for larger fish and even comes in a 10 ft 3 wt for euro nymphing. A ...

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 ...