An expert guide breaks down the best fishing rod and reel setups for every environment, from mountain streams to the surf.

Nothing compares to stepping inside a brick-and-mortar fly shop and picking out some new gear. But, there are times the convenience (and discounts) of shopping online are tough to beat. With that said ...

In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...