Geartalk

A Brown Trout Quirk

Brown trout can take what feels like forever to come on to a hatch. Even then, they frequently give the impression that rising is something of a bother…

Gear

So, You Want to Know the Real Story About Fly Lines

Fly lines can be pretty damn expensive these days, but they are undeniably the jet fuel that makes the planes fly.

Words to Avoid In a Rod Critique

The term “tracking” is used to describe the quality of a rod to remain in a single plane as it is moved through the casting stroke.

Fishing guide holding a Louisiana redfish.

News

Partner News: New DTC Brand Zen Tenkara

Tenkara fly rod maker Zen Tenkara, from Colorado, is a new Flylab partner.

Harry Wilson and Larry Kenney in the first Scott Fly Rod Company factory (1973).

Gear

50th Anniversary Edition Fly Rods From Scott

The Scott Fly Rod Company has announced the introduction of their new 50th Anniversary Edition fly rods.

Travel

Partner News: New Outfitter Black Earth Angling Co.

Outfitter Black Earth Angling Co. is a new Flylab partner from the Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin.

Crystal River above the hatchery, Carbondale, CO.

Profiles

BONEDALE FISHING REPORT #18

THE ONE WHICH DRAGS THE THINGS WE LOVE

News

Fly-fishing News: Drake’s NOCTA Wear, Rocky Talkies and a Deschutes Steelhead Revival

Oregon’s Deschutes River is having one of the best steelhead runs in decades.

Profiles

Castwork: Dave Faltings

On the exterior, you would not take him for an all-or-nothing fly fishing addict. His presence is reserved, always polite, and kind of quiet...

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