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Fishing with a spinning rod is an easy and simple way to get the whole family into the sport of fishing. We have all the expertise and experience to help get you started.
Having the line installed on your spinning reel correctly will ensure smooth, easy casting when you hit the water. Follow these easy steps for tangle-free fishing.
No matter what anyone tells you, you dont need years of experience to catch more fish. In fact, all you need is a rod and reel, some bait or lures, and these tips for increasing your odds.
Follow these easy steps to install fly line onto your fly reel like a pro. Also, we have a time-saving bonus tip for getting your rod and reel ready to fish.
Ready to get hooked on fishing? Our guides, videos and stories will help you pick the right rod, demystify flies, and inspire your next fishing trip.
Everything you need to be an outsider.
Paddling a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or canoe is fun, healthy and an amazing way to experience your favorite pond, river, lake or bay. Our experts have put together this helpful checklist of the essentials you need.
Camping is one of the easiest ways to spend quality time outdoors with friends and family, and a great trip just requires a few pieces of gear and a little planning. L.L.Bean has the expertise to help you get there.
Emily from our Hunting & Fishing Store in Freeport, Maine is here to show you how to tie the Clouser Minnow. It’s arguably the most versatile baitfish imitation ever developed for both fresh- and saltwater and has probably caught more species of fish than any other fly.
Emily from our Hunting & Fishing Store in Freeport, Maine is here to show you how to tie the Elk Hair Caddis It’s an extremely effective pattern that’s also a great dry fly to learn for the beginning tier.
Emily from our Hunting & Fishing Store in Freeport, Maine is here to show you how to tie the famous Grey Ghost Streamer. This is the quintessential Maine fly, invented at Upper Dam in the Rangeley region.