Fly reels for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

As spring arrives across the country, those of us who love to fish for trout are getting ready to hit our favorite streams, lakes, and ponds to chase rainbows, browns, and brookies. Many of us also ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

Local fishermen again are lining the banks of Lake Junior to try catching stocked rainbow trout. Owned by TVA, the small but deep lake is located at the intersection of Highway 153 and Amnicola ...