I've always thought of Hardy as a fly reel company. High end quality English reels with a lot of history. I was reluctant to the idea of fishing a Hardy fly rod, especially one built for the salt.

Fly fishing guide and outdoor photographer Daniel Shepler shares his favorite classic rods and reels for Northern Michigan fly fishing. His recommendations were originally featured in “Fly Fishing: ...

Last month on the River Nadder, as I was waiting for a fish to show, with my rod held motionless over the water, a kingfisher appeared out of nowhere and perched on the tip. This was the fourth time ...