Fly fishing tackle: rods, reels, lines and gear reviewed by anglers
Choosing the right fly fishing tackle makes the difference between a day that works and one that doesn’t. Trout & Salmon’s tackle pages cut through the marketing noise with independent, field-tested reviews across every category that matters – from single-handed trout rods and lightweight reels to double-handed salmon rods, Spey lines, shooting heads, waders, nets and flies.
We cover tackle for every discipline and every budget – chalkstream dry fly, river nymphing, stillwater reservoir fishing, sea trout after dark and salmon on spate rivers and big beats alike. Our reviewers are working anglers, not desk-bound testers, and every piece of kit earns its verdict on the water.
Good tackle doesn’t guarantee fish. Bad tackle guarantees frustration. We help you get the choice right.
In sizes for trout and salmon and with looks to match its performance, Sage’s new fly reel is the perfect match for spey casts.
Ever felt that sometimes you need another pair of hands when changing flies or leaders. Robert Hardy looks at a simple clip-on fly patch that gives you a secure dock for both flies and tools.
Cast farther with this slick, easily handled Japanese mono
These carefully designed new euro-nymphing rods by Douglas are the ideal tool for grayling fishing
Take a closer look at two products pushing the boundaries of euro-nymphing
As the leaves and temperatures drop, it’s time to change tactics and select lines that can deliver
A fly that remains buoyant is fundamental to dry-fly and emerger fishing, but we should choose our treatments with care
A tool for traditional loch-style fishing that's built with modern graphene technology. But does it pass muster?
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