The Best New Fly-fishing Gear for All Conditions and Species

Fly-fishing is synonymous with trout, but a new generation of rods and reels is making it easy to land any type of fish. Here’s the new fly-fishing gear you need for all conditions and species—from lake fishing for bass and bluegills to saltwater stripers and redfish to small-stream trout.

The Best New Fly-fishing Gear for All Conditions and Species

1. Postfly Fly Box Monthly Subscription

Best for: lake fishing for bass and bluegills

The box, mailed to your door, includes a selection of flies, six to 12, for your choice of fishing, including warmwater and trout. It also includes angling tip sheets and small gear items, like a sun buff. There’s no better reminder to get on the water.

[From $25 per month; subscribe.postflybox.com]

2. Bubba Carbon Fiber Net

Best for: lake fishing for bass and bluegills

The yoke of the net features a die-cast aluminum construction for years of durability and the nylon net makes cleaning and releasing fish easy. And with a 70-pound rating (and three sizes of nets), there’s no danger in losing even your biggest fish.

[From $130; bubbablade.com]