I never had much interest in fly fishing for channel catfish. Then I hooked a 25-pounder, and that changed quickly.

We tested the Douglas DXF Gen2 fly rod to see how it compares to the original DXF and other rods on the market.

Do fly rod grips make a BIG difference in your casting? No, but the little difference it does make can equal that extra few feet that puts you in the fishes strike zone. I'm guilty of overlooking my ...