A good fly reel will last a lifetime and help bring countless fish to hand. Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique for catching fish. On a deeper level, it’s both a blood sport ...

With your tackle set, double-check that the fly is snugged up tight to the hooks. Doing so will keep the hooks ready for their job and prevent the fly or hooks from flipping over on the shock tippet ...

These aren't expensive gifts; they won't become high-end fly fishing heirlooms; there is not a lot of flash and bling here. But they will be gifts that are appreciated and used. These are the kinds of ...