One of the best parts of summer fly fishing is being able to leave your waders at home. Walking through a trout stream unencumbered by chest waders is a game-changer – you realize that you’re not ...

Waders are essential to take your fishing to the next level. The best fishing waders allow you to stay in the water longer, keeping you protected and comfortable while you continue casting for your ...

For somebody who keeps tabs on the best new fly-fishing gear, I still rely on plenty of old standbys. A Winston LTX I purchased 20-plus years ago, for example, is still my favorite 5-weight rod. When ...

Scott Mackenthun Special to The Free Press Jan 25, 2026 Jan 25, 2026 Many a waterfowl hunter, trapper, or angler has slipped on their favorite pair of waders and strode into a stream, marsh, or lake ...

Trout Season is only two weeks away, and most of us hardly thought about it a week ago. There has been catch-and-release fishing for brown and rainbow trout, but with the snow and cold ...