I never had much interest in fly fishing for channel catfish. Then I hooked a 25-pounder, and that changed quickly.

For those who are uninitiated to this sport, the number of different rods, weights, lengths and actions that exist in the fly ...

We tested the Douglas DXF Gen2 fly rod to see how it compares to the original DXF and other rods on the market.

WHENEVER I TAKE the fly rod from its case, I’m struck by how pristine it still looks. The green blank catches light like the surface of a stream. The zebra-wood insert bears no chips or scratches. The ...