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.
Orvis has launched the fourth iterant of its technologically advanced Helios rod. Does the performance match the hype?
Editor Andrew Flitcroft and AAPGAI senior instructor Clive Mitchelhill test the latest 14ft nine-weight double-handers.
Guideline tasked its designers with devising the most sustainable fly reel on the market. The Nova is the result
Deliver your flies with accuracy and finesse using these top-quality Japanese-made leaders
Our verdict on an environmentally friendly wading jacket
Tested: Airflo Superflo Sink and Anchor Tip Fly Lines
Our verdict on a state-of-the-art 8wt-9wt double-hander
Our verdict on the Switch Pro large-arbor for stillwater trout-fishing
Take a closer look at Zerofit’s award-winning fabric technology
This handful of goodies all hang on or about your fishing jacket – making your time on the water more comfortable and efficient.