The chances of a 5-year old catching a fish are much higher on a short spinning pole than, say, a spey rod. Ultimately, the biggest mistake a parent can make is not taking their kid out at all. Kids ...

That meant choosing a type of rod that can handle all kinds of fish—8-weights. But then we asked ourselves, what has brought more people to saltwater fly fishing than anything else? Tarpon.

Spinning reels with low start-up inertia, smooth drags, and small sizes are all key to finding a good balance with ultralight rods. You want something light enough that you can still feel subtle ...