There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

Familiarity with 5-weight fly rods is a common trait amongst fly anglers. The generic 9-foot 5-weight fly rod remains the starting point for most anglers embracing fly fishing. Anglers looking into ...

From Issue One of the Gear Patrol Magazine. Free shipping for new subscribers.. For all practical purposes, a five-weight, nine-foot rod is the industry standard freshwater fly-fishing ensemble. Its ...

Florida anglers are eagerly pursuing the mighty Silver King as tarpon season hits its peak across the state. In recognition of this popular fishery, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

Without sound or warning, 110 pounds of solid silver-scale muscle catapults 10 feet through the air and slams into Captain Ray Van Horn's head and neck while he's standing in his boat rigging tackle.