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 ...

With local rivers running high and fast and fly-fishing options limited for the next couple of weeks, now is a good time to check all your gear to make sure you are ready for the upcoming summer ...

With its many streams traversing the woodlands and hills of Central Pennsylvania, the region offers countless opportunities ...

Destination fly fishing for trout in the high country of Colorado is a little different than going for sunnies in the local pond. Your gear needs to be quite a bit more specialized and reliable; you ...

The sport of fly fishing grew immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 alone, participation increased by 11 percent, a giant leap over the prior 10 years. And the numbers keep rising. It makes ...

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 ...