Review: Airflo’s latest 7/9wt cassette reel

Our verdict on the Switch Pro large-arbor for stillwater trout-fishing

Tested: new CND Gravity 14ft salmon rod

Our verdict on a state-of-the-art 8wt-9wt double-hander

Staying warm with Zerofit Heatrub base layers

Take a closer look at Zerofit’s award-winning fabric technology

Five affordable accessories to start the season

This handful of goodies all hang on or about your fishing jacket – making your time on the water more comfortable and efficient.

Keep warm from head to toe this spring

Our technical clothing selection includes hats, socks and base layers for fly fishing

The best cold weather clothing

Prepare for the chilly first weeks of the fly fishing season with our choice of weather-beating outer layers

Best cassette fly reels for trout fishing

Reviewed: 11 cassette reels for 7wt and 8wt fly lines, ideal for stillwater trout, suitable for sea trout and light salmon fishing

Ten of the best switch rods

Tested: 11ft-11ft 9in double-handers for 7wt and 8wt lines, ideal for low-water salmon fishing

Which rod for stillwater trout?

Tested: 10ft seven-weights for reservoirs and large lakes

Choose the right trout fly line

Tested: 15 four-weight fly lines for river trout and grayling fishing

Ten of the best tackle-shops

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10 of the best trout rods

Tested: ten rods — 10ft 4wt — for river trout fishing

12 of the best salmon rods

Tested: a dozen shorter rods — 12ft 9in to 13ft 7in — for all-season fishing

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FLY FISHING GEAR | 10 LIGHT RODS FOR STILLWATERS

First Look: Sportfish Spring/Summer 2022 Catalogue

FLY FISHING GEAR | 10 GREAT 9FT FIVE-WEIGHT RODS

FLY FISHING GEAR | 11 10FT SEVEN-WEIGHTS TESTED