Gear
Useful tools. Thoughtful choices.
Preparation, maintenance and the equipment that earns a place beside the water. Start with practical, brand-neutral guidance for keeping a fishing kit ready.
Gear advice is not the same as a hands-on review. Any future reviews will distinguish firsthand testing from general guidance.
From across the journal
Recent reading on fly fishing, preparation and paying attention to the water.
Why I Teach Fly Fishing
There is something strange about teaching a subject you know you haven’t mastered. I’ve been fishing for most of my life, and I’ve been around fly fishing long enough to know my way around a fly rod. I’ve caught fish, spent time on Pennsylvania streams, taken fly rods with me on trips, and accumulated enough…
A Simple Streamside Gear Check
What to inspect before fishing, from line and leader to the small essentials that keep a day organized.
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Stories
Personal experiences and the moments that stay.
Techniques
Observation, approach and a more thoughtful cast.
Interviews
Conversations connecting people and trout country.
Reports
A Pennsylvania focus, with place and timing in mind.
Gear
Practical preparation and equipment care.