Fly reels for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

As the dog days of summer come to a close and water temperatures begin to fall, trout fishing across the country picks up again. Autumn is also one of the best times of the year to catch giant ...

One of the determining factors of success when trout fishing is the kind of tackle that the angler has and the correct use of the equipment. All trout fishing tackle is not created equal. Making the ...

From a tour of the 5 best trout towns around Yellowstone, to a review of the simple, durable YETI Sidekick, to 4 guaranteed fishing tips for all anglers, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated ...

No piece of fishing tackle generates more heated debate than the choice of fishing lures. So with the caveat that there is no “best” fishing lure for each unique angler and body of water, here are ...

If you’re looking to load up on tackle, rods, reels, and more, now is the time to do it for less thanks to Black Friday deals ...

Use the full arsenal of baits this spring while trout fishing. Sticking with one bait simply won’t get the job done. Give the fish a different look, a different bait to chomp on. At times, it will ...

Delta stripers, bass and sturgeon bites good, Alan Fong said. Don Pedro trout biting, Aaron Jones reported. Isabella bass and ...

Polarized sunglasses are essential accessories for efficient angling because they allow you to see fish and, most importantly, see how they react to your lure. If you want to see fish underwater, ...

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