It's early June and many anglers in the area are anxiously awaiting the news of whether or not the crappies are biting at Tongue River Reservoir. Other anglers are hoping ...

I wanted to know, first-hand, the difference between the Orvis Helios D and F. I tested both fly rods side by side in tough, ...

In the bright sunshine of midday, I couldn’t resist the flip of a long-tailed slumpbuster streamer off the dock in between raking the beach and my next set of cabin chores. The size six fly was a ...

Crappie fishing is low-maintenance and relatively inexpensive when it comes to gear and tackle. Best rods and reels You want a light and sensitive spinning rod paired with a matching spinning reel.

In our complete guide to crappie fishing, learn about the fishing tips, ... Small 500- to 1000-size reels with 4-pound-test line matched with a 6-foot ultralight rod will do the trick.

Cold weather doesn't slow the crappie bite says a top Guntersville fishing guide. Skip to Article. ... "Aim the rod toward the target and let go of the jig while letting go of the line," advises ...

Walking into a fly shop and perusing the available rods in the rod rack points towards a tremendous number of rods in the 9 foot-category. We are in trout country so it makes sense that... Breaking ...

I'm a fan of fly fishing saltwater. Big water, fast rods, and bigger fish. I live in Charleston, SC and I can find a lot of opportunities to fish the salt up and down the East Coast.