Fast and Extra Fast rods weren't the norm until the 90s and into the 2000s. I'm sure there is a whole generation of fly anglers that don't know what it feels like to fish a slow-action rod.

Fly rods are organized by “weight”—not ... I’d want one with a moderate action, rather than a stiff fast-action rod, so I could cast more comfortably on creeks. I’d like the fighting ...

How much are you willing to spend on a fly rod setup? The answers to these questions dictate the cost, length, weight and action type of the rod you need. For example, I fish western Colorado ...

Spring and topwater action for bass go hand in hand ... Soon after, he knew it would be post-spawn; the fiberglass fly rods would come down from the ceiling, and we'd go out in the yard to ...

Hughes is an intermediate-level fly caster with a fast casting stroke, and he prefers rods with a fast action and quick casting ability. Einsmann is Outdoor Life’s gear editor as well as a lifelong ...

The Greys GR60 combines performance and value in this fast-action trout rod. Fly fishing rods are intimidating for beginners. It’s difficult to decipher between different rod weights ...