A guide to hooking harder, fishing lighter, and fighting bass on a fly rod—plus a simple setup you can start with today.

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In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

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I wanted to know, first-hand, the difference between the Orvis Helios D and F, so I tested both fly rods side by side in tough, real-world fly fishing conditions. Continued from "Are Orvis Helios D ...

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There are a lot of numbers in fly fishing, and some of the numbering may not make sense to the uninitiated—or to the initiated, for that matter. A higher number means a smaller hook, yet the opposite ...

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