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What’s the Best Fly Rod for Saltwater Fishing?

Question: Which fly rod should I use for bonefish, redfish, or tarpon? Answer:  Saltwater fly fishing demands more power. The most popular sizes are7 & 8 weight fly rods for bonefish and redfis...

Are Fly Rod Combos Worth It?

Question: Should I buy a fly rod combo or build my setup piece by piece? Answer:  A fly rod combo is often the best value — especially for anglers who want a perfectly matched rod, reel, and line s...

What Is a Travel Fly Rod (Really)? Redefining Compact Performance for the Modern Angler

If you’ve been fly fishing long enough, you probably remember the days when most rods came in two pieces — and if you owned a four-piece rod, you were ahead of the game. Back in the 1990s and befor...

Are Packable Fly Rods as Good as Traditional Rods?

Question: Do travel rods with more sections lose performance compared to 4-piece rods? Answer:  For years, packable rods had a bad reputation — more sections meant more weight and less sensitivity....

What’s the best fly rod weight for beginners?

Question: I’m new to fly fishing — which rod weight should I start with? Answer:  The best fly rod weight for beginners is the 5 weight fly rod. It’s the most versatile size, perfect for learning d...

What Size Fly Rod Do I Need for Streamer Fishing?

Question: Which fly rod weight is best for streamer fishing, especially in the fall? Answer:  Streamer fishing calls for more power — both to cast heavier flies and to handle aggressive fish. The m...

5 Weight vs 6 Weight Fly Rod: Which Should You Choose?

Question: What’s the difference between a 5 weight and 6 weight fly rod, and how do I know which is right for me? Answer: The 5 Weight Fly Rod is the most popular fly rod size in the world. It’s th...

What’s the best travel fly rod in 2025?

Question: What makes a great travel fly rod, and which one should I choose in 2025? Answer: A great travel fly rod should be compact, durable, and high-performing, so you can fish anywhere without ...

The RiverVault: A Waterproof Fly Fishing Pack Built for Performance and Value

At Pescador on the Fly, we believe in creating gear that supports every angler’s adventure without breaking the bank. Our newest product, the RiverVault, is a waterproof lumbar fly fishing pack tha...

Why We Created Our 3-Pack Fly Packs: Quality, Value, and a Lesson in Entrepreneurship

At Pescador on the Fly, we’re all about providing high-quality, affordable gear for anglers—and that includes flies. We know the market is full of expensive flies, often marked up significantly due...

Why We Created the Econ 101 Series: Quality Entry Level Fly Fishing Gear

  In creating the Econ 101 Series, we collaborated closely with our partners at Trout Unlimited. Through our discussions, we heard how many anglers, especially those new to the sport, were frustrat...

Why We Made the El Jefe Series: The Workhorse of Our Fly Rod Lineup

At Pescador on the Fly, we wanted to create a series of rods that could handle any fishing scenario with reliability, performance, and exceptional value. That’s how the El Jefe Series was born. Nam...

Why We Made the El Rey Series: Redefining What a Packable Fly Rod Can Be

At Pescador on the Fly, we’re driven to push the boundaries of fly fishing gear, and that vision led us to create the El Rey Series. El Rey means “The King.”  Our goal was to design a premium fly r...

The Versa Pack: Big Value in a Small Package

  At Pescador on the Fly, we know that sometimes less is more. For those quick trips to the stream or those times when you don’t want to carry a full pack, we created the Versa Pack—a compact, mini...

How Pescador on the Fly Got Started: A Journey from Frustration to Innovation

  The story of Pescador on the Fly starts with my lifelong love for fly fishing. I learned the ropes from my father and grandfather, who taught me the patience and technique it takes to catch fish ...

Direct-to-Angler Doesn’t Mean Anti-Fly Shop

At Pescador on the Fly, our business model is built around a simple concept: delivering high-performance fly rods directly to anglers, without the middleman markup. This approach allows us to prov...

Join Our Stream Clean-Up Initiative with Trout Unlimited

Embrace Sustainability: Join Our Stream Clean-Up Initiative with Trout Unlimited   At Pescador on the Fly, we’re excited to announce a partnership with our esteemed friends at Trout Unlimited—an ...

Trout Hero Bags - Trout Unlimited Partnership

  Trout Hero Bags   We’ve recently partnered with our friends at Trout Unlimited to help build a new habit for anglers.  Small acts, repeated constantly over time, by many anglers can add up to MA...

Introducing Econ 101 Series: Packable Starter Fly Fishing Combos

  We are very proud to bring the Econ 101 Series of fly rods & outfits to the market.  Econ 101 is the foundation of economic studies in universities, and the Econ 101 series is the perfect fo...

Introducing El Jefe High Performance Fly Rods & Combos

    El Jefe = The Boss.  We are incredibly proud and excited to bring this high performance fly rod and reel combo to the market at a price real people can afford.  We used super sensitive IM12 ca...

The Perfect Back Up Fly Rod

  El Cinco, 5 Weight Travel Fly Rod/Back Up Fly Rod   Have you ever broke a fly rod?  I have, it's a miserable feeling.  It absolutely sucks.  If you don't carry a back up rod with you, a small mis...