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.
Our technical clothing selection includes hats, socks and base layers for fly fishing
Prepare for the chilly first weeks of the fly fishing season with our choice of weather-beating outer layers
Reviewed: 11 cassette reels for 7wt and 8wt fly lines, ideal for stillwater trout, suitable for sea trout and light salmon fishing
Tested: 11ft-11ft 9in double-handers for 7wt and 8wt lines, ideal for low-water salmon fishing
Tested: 10ft seven-weights for reservoirs and large lakes
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Tested: ten rods — 10ft 4wt — for river trout fishing
Tested: a dozen shorter rods — 12ft 9in to 13ft 7in — for all-season fishing