The five best packable waders that cut bulk and weight so you can go farther into the backcountry for more solitude and less fished-out areas. Most fly-fishermen aren't known for being minimalists.

Fly fishing is a gear-intensive sport. Rods, reels, waders, packs, flies, and hundreds of other little gadgets help anglers find fish, cast to fish, and catch fish. But this long list of equipment ...

If so, just forget about it and stop singing the ice fishing blues when you could be standing stream side fishing open water. Grab your neoprene waders and gloves, and rig your fly or spinning rod and ...