The Orvis Guide Sling Pack is a one-stop option for anglers wanting to make the switch from a vest. The 18 liters of storage is divided into two main pockets. A larger main pouch is perfect for ...

My intention was to use the Simms Tailwind Backpack for fly fishing. The color makes it stand out, so it's easy to find when it's piled onto a raft with a week's worth of supplies. I won't lose it in ...

Fly anglers need more than a rod, reel, and pocket full of flies for a day on the water. But you also don’t want a big tackle box when you’re wading. The solution is to find the best fly fishing vest, ...

Fly-fishing can be a very gear-intense activity. Getting what you need can seem like an endless journey back and forth to the fly shop. A lot of guides and avid anglers try to minimize what they are ...

Rigging up on a small West Virginia creek. The Orvis sling carries everything I need for the day. / photo by Chase McCoy Fathers are easy to buy for. Think function not symbolism. Forget about the ...

It's rare that I go fishing without camera equipment. It's not enough to write the stories; I have to capture them in images. On any trip, on any given cast, a fish of a lifetime could be caught, or ...