fly fishing

Every now and then, someone catches a fish that makes the rest of us openly jealous. Such was the case when Crispin Napolitano caught and released this 52" muskie while fly-fishing on the St. Lawrence River.

On a recent fishing trip, I watched in horror as $1,200 worth of fly rod and reel flipped over the side and sank. It was then that I realized my fly-fishing habit was growing much too expensive. So I searched for the best value fly rod and reel that would get me back on the water for under $400, which-in the sticker-shock world of fly-fishing-qualifies as a steal. Here's a rod and reel combo that's worked well for me.