How To Go Fly Fishing | Cheat Sheet
Need an excuse to spend all day exploring an idyllic mountain stream? Grab a rod and get hooked on fly fishing with these 10 tips to get you started.
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Catch your next camp dinner with expert fishing gear and technique advice from the backcountry experts at Backpacker.
Backcountry Fly Fishing Is Easier Than You Think
Why settle for just one pastime? Add a sport that’s simultaneously exciting and relaxing to your backpacking trips by catching your first trout.
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High Country Fly Fishing Gear
If you're hiking deep into the mountains where lakes abound, you're missing the boat if you don't catch your supper. Here are seven items that perform and pack well for excellent backcountry fly fishing..
Casting Call: Backcountry Fly-Fishing Gear
Get started backcountry fly-fishing with our testers' value-oriented picks, and you'll have one more excuse to linger in beautiful places.
Gear Review: FlytePacker Raft
Get off the bank and onto the lake with the FlytePacker Raft.
Gear Review: Gerber Flik Fish Multitool
Heavy but handy, the Gerber Flik Fish multitool offers functions specific for fishermen (and women).
Gear Review: Fishpond Tumbleweed Chest Pack
There's no need for an angler's vest with the Fishpond Tumbleweed Chest Pack.
Gear Review: Sage 1650 Fishing Reel
Reel in dinner with the Sage 1650.
Gear Review: Redington Classic Trout 9056 Fly Fishing Rod
The packable Redington Classic Trout 9056 is a great fly rod for beginners.
Gear Review: 9-Weight Fly Rods & Reels
If you chase big fish, you need a 9-weight fly rod to carry along on your adventures. BACKPACKER reviewed five rods that fit the bill.
Next Level: Prep a Fish for Dinner
Add fresh-caught trout to the menu with these 6 easy steps.