In theory, fly-fishing is a simple sport: Pick a body of water, choose a fly-fishing rod, select your “fly” (or bait), tie a secure knot, cast your line and, hopefully, land a fish on the other end.

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The modern-day trout angler has a vast array of fly rods to choose from. As someone who’s spent far too much time in fly shops looking at and thinking about all these options, I understand how ...