The spey rod helped Turek make a 90-degree switch in the casting direction of the fly line, a difficult task with a fly rod. "You could do somewhat the same thing with a conventional fly rod by making ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Truth is, you can catch a fish with a cane pole. But the latest, greatest graphite and fiberglass rods ...

John Lescroart, author of the best-selling suspense novels with surprise endings, had set the hook on a big steelhead. John's 10-foot fly rod bent down in a huge arc toward the fish, only 10 feet from ...

I winced when I realized another giant black drum had my rod doubled over. Not that I have anything against catching these lumbering bottom feeders, but I was justifiably concerned that my light ...

The “Egg-Sucking Leech” has proven to be a very effective fly pattern for anglers targeting steelhead in the Chautauqua County Lake Erie tributaries. Photo courtesy of FleegersFlies.com The winter ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There’s something so relaxing about fishing.

Bad weather can often lead to good fishing. I crawled out of my bed in a Grand Rapids hotel and looked out the large sliding glass doors. It's mid-April in Michigan, but it looked like winter, with ...

Savvy anglers know that spinning rods can handle the biggest fish around and throw the lightest lures while being both exceptionally sensitive and extremely powerful. They’re versatile tools with ...