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The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2024
Fishing

The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2024

By: Chris Hunt

The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook
Fishing

The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook

By: Joe Cermele

Fly Fishing for Bluegills: A Guide to the Easiest Bite of Summer
Fishing

Fly Fishing for Bluegills: A Guide to the Easiest Bite of Summer

By: Joe Cermele

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line
Fishing

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

By: Joe Cermele

Best Fly Reels of 2024
Fishing

Best Fly Reels of 2024

By: Monte Burke

Fisherman Sight-Casts to Land a Swordfish on the Fly. That’s Almost Unheard Of
Fishing

Fisherman Sight-Casts to Land a Swordfish on the Fly. That’s Almost Unheard Of

By: Bob McNally

Yellowstone’s Native Fish Populations Still Healthy in the Wake of June Floods
Climate & Environment

Yellowstone’s Native Fish Populations Still Healthy in the Wake of June Floods

By: Chris Hunt

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners of 2023
Fishing

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners of 2023

By: Monte Burke

The Best Fly Fishing Waders for 2023, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing

The Best Fly Fishing Waders for 2023, Tested and Reviewed

By: Kevin Hughes

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth
Bass Fishing

The 12 Best Bass Flies for Catching Largemouth and Smallmouth

By: Dac Collins

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp
Carp Fishing

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

By: Joe Cermele

How Far Should We Push Our Kids in the Outdoors?
Big Game Hunting

How Far Should We Push Our Kids in the Outdoors?

By: Christine Peterson

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed
Fishing

Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Tested and Reviewed

By: Adam Moore

The Best Fly Fishing Gifts for the Angler in Your Life
Fishing

The Best Fly Fishing Gifts for the Angler in Your Life

By: Kevin Hughes

The Best Wading Boots of 2023
Fishing

The Best Wading Boots of 2023

By: Chris Hunt

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly
Fishing

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly

By: Joe Cermele

These Anglers Break Records (Almost) No One Cares About
Bass Fishing

These Anglers Break Records (Almost) No One Cares About

By: Michael Carr

After the Covid Bump, Fishing Participation Is Still on the Rise in America
Fishing

After the Covid Bump, Fishing Participation Is Still on the Rise in America

By: Keegan Sentner

The Fonz Isn’t Letting Internet Haters Stop Him From Catching Monster Trout
Bass Fishing

The Fonz Isn’t Letting Internet Haters Stop Him From Catching Monster Trout

By: Dac Collins

Florida Angler Lands His 100th IGFA World Record Fish
Fishing

Florida Angler Lands His 100th IGFA World Record Fish

By: Bob McNally

Best Fly Fishing Vests of 2023
Fishing

Best Fly Fishing Vests of 2023

By: Monte Burke

Greys Fly Rods and Reels Offer High Performance at Entry-Level Prices
Fishing

Greys Fly Rods and Reels Offer High Performance at Entry-Level Prices

By: Christine Peterson

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing
Fishing

Extraterrestrials: 12 Best Terrestrial Flies for Trout Fishing

By: Jeff Erickson

Want to Catch a Muskie on a Fly Rod? Never Give Up
Fishing

Want to Catch a Muskie on a Fly Rod? Never Give Up

By: Ben Romans

How to Buy a Fly Fishing Rod if You’re a Life-Long Bait Fisherman
Fishing

How to Buy a Fly Fishing Rod if You’re a Life-Long Bait Fisherman

By: Ryan Chelius

Passing Grade: Dog Eats Fishing Flies
Fishing

Passing Grade: Dog Eats Fishing Flies

By: J.R. Absher

Super Flies: Deer Hair Bass Bugging is Back
Bass Fishing

Super Flies: Deer Hair Bass Bugging is Back

By: Gerry Bethge

Our Top 5 Hottest Fly Patterns for Smallmouth Bass
Bass Fishing

Our Top 5 Hottest Fly Patterns for Smallmouth Bass

By: David Karczynski

How To Make Your Own Wine-Cork Popping Bugs for Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing

How To Make Your Own Wine-Cork Popping Bugs for Bass Fishing

By: Steve Hickoff

Swinging for Steelhead
Fishing

Swinging for Steelhead

By: David Karczynski

10 Spring Trout Flies You Must Fish
Fishing

10 Spring Trout Flies You Must Fish

By: David Karczynski

You Should Flyfish for Muskies—Here Are 3 Tips to Get You Started
Fishing

You Should Flyfish for Muskies—Here Are 3 Tips to Get You Started

By: David Karczynski

Why You Should Try Tenkara Fishing for Trout
Fishing

Why You Should Try Tenkara Fishing for Trout

By: James Brandt

Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks
Bluegill Fishing

Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks

By: Joe Cermele

The Doll Fly: A Lasting Legacy
Fishing

The Doll Fly: A Lasting Legacy

By: Outdoor Life Online Editor

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly
Fishing

Pro Tips for Catching Muskie on the Fly

By: Joe Cermele

Float a Fly for a Bass
Bass Fishing

Float a Fly for a Bass

By: Don Wirth

Stock Up on these Overlooked, Old-School Trout Flies
Fishing

Stock Up on these Overlooked, Old-School Trout Flies

By: Joe Cermele

3 Perfect Fly Ties For This Spring’s Cicada Swarmageddon
Baits, Lures, & Flies

3 Perfect Fly Ties For This Spring’s Cicada Swarmageddon

By: Dave Karczynski

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season
Fishing

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season

By: Dave Karczynski

Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada
Fishing

Fly Angler Catches (and Releases) Rare, Massive Trout in Nevada

By: Alan Clemons

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Charter Captain Rescues Floatplane Pilot and 3 Anglers Who Literally Crashed His Fishing Spot

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The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing

The Best Inshore Spinning Rods of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

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