A Tenkara rod has no reel ... uses just a single fly. The angler uses a simple flicking motion to dangle the lure in the current, where it drifts with virtually no drag. The goal is to mimic ...

Ross Reels introduced the San Miguel fly reel to the market in 1973. I remember fishing one in the early 2000s. It was my first "quality" fly reel. It felt different in hand than the other reels I ...

You might call it fate, luck or divine intervention. I was in the market for a new fly-tying vise and something about the weathered wooden exterior of the cozy fly shop suggested they had just ...

A fly reel optimizes optimally with a proper fly line and backing. A spool will not rotate evenly without backing; line retrieval and drag performance are inefficient. With every rotation of the ...

In fact, there are many phrases our parents used that would never fly with today's kids, who are largely plugged into discussions of emotional intelligence, the digital landscape, and therapy ...

The lawsuit challenging DOGE's access was filed last month. The Department of Government Efficiency approach's to identifying fraud at the Social Security Administration "is tantamount to hitting ...

Fly fishing enthusiasts and those looking to learn more about the sport have two events to check out this week in Pennsylvania. First up, SteelStacks in Bethlehem is hosting the Fly Fishing Film ...

Small, simple and 3D-printed fin-like structures, called microvanes and fitted onto aircraft to reduce drag and subsequently fuel consumption, will soon be rolled out on the U.S. Air Force’s C ...

Fly anglers can be a sentimental ... the patina on the reel's frame, the smooth whir of well-worn gears, the satisfying click of the drag. These are the marks of time, of history, and of experience.

Additionally, a quality fly reel with a smooth drag system is crucial for successfully managing fish once they are hooked. Other important gear includes a selection of flies suited for the local ...