The sport of fly fishing grew immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 alone, participation increased by 11 percent, a giant leap over the prior 10 years. And the numbers keep rising. It makes perfect sense: few things are better salves for the soul than a fly rod, a pretty piece of water, and (hopefully) willing fish. Some of these anglers were returning to the sport after an absence. But a great many of them are beginners. And these new anglers face what is perhaps the biggest barrier to entry in fly fishing: getting the right gear.
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