Joe Jackson, Outside online's Gear Guy, never thought that the ten years he spent as a raft guide, outdoor retail employee, and vagabond would turn into a career. The short answer: Absolutely. For a ...

There are many who will say that to introduce someone to fly fishing is to give them a gift for life. Patagonia’s SImple Fly Fishing Kit can get anyone started in the art of tenkara, a lo-fi Japanese ...

If we’ve done our job, you’re inspired to do some fly fishing. Good on you, sir. All that stands in your way is a lot of practice, some really smart fish, and an utter lack of the necessary equipment.

There are a number of ways to salute the fun of catching big fish on hoppers, but our favorite is a swig from a stainless-steel flask ($30). The artisans at Columbia Falls–based Montana Fly Company ...

All products featured on Flylords are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The September equinox has ...

I’m not a hiker, and you won’t find me going up the trail just for the fun of it. But I will make an exception if the hike leads to a body of water with fish in it (take alpine fishing, for instance).