Smith had to grab my fly line and pull in the 20-pound bonito by hand. I thought my fly-fishing was over, but Smith said not to worry because he had a brand-new, one-piece 9-foot fly rod and reel ...

It might seem needlessly esoteric to compare the stream to a sonnet, but in this case the parallels are striking. Sonnets are ...

A trio of rivers in southeastern Minnesota offer perfect opportunities to fish for smallmouth, and to do so on foot.

Then we awarded the Best $100 Spinning Reel, because so many models fall into this price range. Lastly, the Best Budget award went to the reel that was the most capable for the least amount of money.

I thought my fly-fishing was over, but Smith said not to worry because he had a brand-new, one-piece 9-foot fly rod and reel that Penn had just sent him. I hooked another big bonito with that ...

A 12-inch brookie feels big on a 1-weight fly rod. Battle a 20-inch brown trout on a 5-weight, and you’ll feel under-equipped. But steelhead and king salmon are a different category.

For generations, fly-fishing has been a hobby for the lover of meditative solitude and routine. Year after year, fish migrate in the same patterns; the bugs they prey on hatch on more or less the ...

Rod & Reel Pier officials have indicated that they are working on plans to rebuild the pier and restaurant, but until then, employees like Clark are searching for jobs.

If dinner at 9 is unavoidable, it's not the end of the world. The key is to be smart about it. You can still eat in a way that won’t totally derail your weight loss goals.

For long-term results, you'll need a plan you can stick to over time. "If you can't keep doing what you did to lose the weight, it's not going to stay off," she said.

Selecting a fishing reel that fits both your needs and your budget can be a daunting task. Hundreds of options are available, and if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, it can quickly become ...

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