The Abel SDS has a fully sealed multi-disc drag, more than 20 pounds of drag pressure, an anodized aluminum construction, and an original-owner lifetime warranty. The NXT Black Label II offers a ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

In fly fishing, the rod is the rock star. It gets all the attention when you’re bragging about the big one from your last trip. On the other hand, reels are the unsung heroes. They’re the studio ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Montana holds a revered place in the hearts and minds of fly anglers the world over. The state's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monte Burke is a book author and journalist who covers sports. Stanley Bogdan--perhaps the finest reelmaker the world of ...