There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport and an art form that is partly based around making the act of fishing more ...