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guide to the best fly rods

The 13 Best Fly Rods of 2026 – Rod Buyer’s Guide

By Spencer Durrant

We break down the top fly rods by cost, by weight and action, then by species and finally, we review the best fly rod brands.

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salmon fly fishing

Fly Fishing Salmon and Steelhead – An Angler’s Guide

By Jamie Melvin

Steelhead and Salmon fly fishing is a little different from

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teach your kids to fish

Teach Your Kids to Fish (Easy Steps)

By Ben Kepka

Fishing with kids is great fun and really special experience

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fly line mending tips

Professional Fly Line Mending Tips

By Ben Kepka

Remember the faster that you are able to move away

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barbless hooks vs barbed hooks

Barbless hooks vs. Barbed hooks – A Complete Analysis

By Ben Kepka

In this article, we talk about barbed vs barbless hooks,

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the palomar knot

How to Tie a Palomar Knot: A 4 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

The Palomar knot: it’s the unsung hero in the fly

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the orvis knot

How to Tie an Orvis Knot: A 3 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

If you’re in the thrilling world of fly fishing, then

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the blood knot

How to Tie a Blood Knot: A 5 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

In the world of fly fishing, the blood knot holds

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tenkara knot

How to Tie a Tenkara Knot: A 3 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

Fly fishing with a Tenkara rod is a traditional Japanese

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albright knot

How to Tie an Albright Knot: A 4 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

The Albright Knot is a legendary creation by the renowned

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uni knot

How to Tie a Uni Knot: A 4 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

If there’s only one knot you master in your fly

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arbor knot

How to Tie an Arbor Knot: A 5 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

As a seasoned fly fisherman, I can comfortably assert that

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needle knot

How to Master the Needle Knot: A 6 Step Guide

By Jamie Melvin

The needle knot, considered by many to be an enhanced

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the slim beauty knot

How to Tie a Slim Beauty Knot: A 5 Step Guide