REYR Gear Blog

Telescoping vs Multi-Piece Fly Rods
Telescoping vs Multi-Piece Fly Rods: Durability, Feel and Which to Pack
Do telescoping fly rods break more easily? How they compare with 2- and 4-piece rods for weight, swing weight, sensitivity and backpacking, honestly. Read more...
Tenkara vs a Fly Rod and Reel for Beginners
Tenkara vs a Fly Rod and Reel for Beginners: An Honest Comparison
Is tenkara a gimmick or a great first rod? Cost, learning curve, versatility and fish compared, plus where a rigged rod-and-reel outfit like FIRST CAST fits between the two. Read more...
Wet Wading Shoes vs Wading Boots vs Booties
Wet Wading Shoes vs Wading Boots vs Booties: What to Wear on Rocky Rivers
What to wear for summer wet wading on rocky rivers, felt vs rubber soles, and how to choose lightweight wading footwear that dries fast and packs for travel. Read more...
Best Collapsible Landing Nets for Fly Fishing
Best Collapsible Landing Nets for Fly Fishing: Rubber vs Nylon, One-Handed Use and Float Tubes
Why rubber or silicone mesh beats nylon for catch and release, what to look for in a net you can use one-handed while wading, and how folding nets work from... Read more...
Fly Fishing Gifts They'll Actually Use
Fly Fishing Gifts They'll Actually Use: Stocking Stuffers to Splurges
Gift ideas for fly anglers that aren't cheesy, by budget and by who you're shopping for โ€” from stocking stuffers to a $1,000 splurge. Read more...
Best Travel Fly Rods
Best Travel Fly Rods: Multi-Piece vs Telescoping, From Budget to Destination Trips
Are 4- and 5-piece travel rods any worse than 2-piece? What to pack for Patagonia or bonefish flats, what works under $150, and when a telescoping FIRST CAST is the... Read more...
Best Backpacking Fly Rods
Best Backpacking Fly Rods: Multi-Piece, Telescoping or Tenkara?
How to choose a backpacking fly rod by weight, packed length, durability and budget โ€” and when a telescoping FIRST CAST beats a 4-piece rod in the backcountry. Read more...
What Gear Do You Need to Start Fly Fishing?
What Gear Do You Need to Start Fly Fishing? The Complete Beginner Checklist
The minimum gear to start fly fishing, what's nice to have, and how to do it on a tight budget โ€” with a printable checklist. Read more...
Best Fly Rod for Beginners
Best Fly Rod for Beginners (and Are Starter Kits Worth It?)
A beginner's fly rod should be forgiving, matched to its line and easy to set up. Here's how to choose a first rod or starter kit, what action to pick,... Read more...
The Best Fly Rods Under $300
The Best Fly Rods Under $300: What to Buy, What to Skip, and Where FIRST CAST Fits
Under $300 buys a genuinely good fly rod. Here's how to choose by fish and water, which rods carry lifetime warranties, and when an all-in-one FIRST CAST outfit makes more... Read more...
5 Ways to Make More Casts in a Busy Week
5 Ways to Make More Casts in a Busy Week
5 Ways to Make More Casts in a Busy Week Finding time to fly fish during a busy week can feel impossible. Between work, family schedules, travel, errands, and everything... Read more...
How Internal-Line Fly Rods Work (and Why We Built One)
How Internal-Line Fly Rods Work (and Why We Built One)
Discover how internal-line fly rods work, why REYR Gear engineered one, and how this innovative design delivers faster setup, fewer snags, and greater portability. Read more...