Fly fishing guide and outdoor photographer Daniel Shepler shares his favorite classic rods and reels for Northern Michigan fly fishing. His recommendations were originally featured in “Fly Fishing: ...

One thing I appreciate about the sport of fly fishing is its reverence for the past – for the anglers and gear that came before us. Fly anglers are big on quality and classics. If they find something ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

In fly fishing, the rod is the rock star. It gets all the attention when you’re bragging about the big one from your last trip. On the other hand, reels are the unsung heroes. They’re the studio ...

Some fishing guides develop a way of seeing that carries beyond the water—and into art. I went in skeptical., I didn’t expect much from the Lower Niagara. Fly fishing it for smallmouth bass, and ...

When it comes to my own fly-fishing gear, I can have a hard time getting excited about reels. I’m constantly amazed by the advances in fly-rod technology. Same goes for the imagination and ingenuity ...

Hardy reels have always been a mixed bag for me. Some models spark a deep appreciation, while others leave me thinking, "What the heck are they doing?" I get it, though; you have to be able to ...