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.
Tested: ten rods — 10ft 4wt — for river trout fishing
Tested: a dozen shorter rods — 12ft 9in to 13ft 7in — for all-season fishing
We test 11 of the best 10ft 7-weight fly rods for stillwater fishing. Experts Andrew Flitcroft and Peter Gathercole review top models from Hardy, Sage, Greys, Orvis, and more to find the ultimate all-...