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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...