Geartalk

New Books: A Fishable Feast Has Arrived

Food and travel. When I’d come home, sure, I’d fondly remember the fish battles, but what really stuck with me were the flavors...

Gear

Whither the Double Taper?

From a practical point of view, the only advantage a weight-forward line has over a double-taper is the ability to cast long distances–say, over 75 feet.

News

Could Fly Casting Be An Olympic Sport?

Granted, fly casting isn’t exactly born of the warrior tradition of the ancient Greeks, but it’s still about a stick and a string.

Man on a raft with shirt that says, "I'm on a boat".

Boats

On the Fence About a Boat?

Some say maintaining a boat is hard work. Well, that can be true, but it also depends on the boat. I actually enjoy washing my boat at the end of a good fishing day...

Three men on green raft going through whitewater

Boats

Gear List For Your Summer Float Trip

You’re headed out this summer to float your favorite river–don’t forget these essential gear items that could make or break the trip.

River dory floating down a tumbling rapids.

Boats

The River Doesn’t Care

Spending time on the river can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences. But while fishing rivers offers freedom, fun and opportunity, it also presents real risks.