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New Simms Flyweight and CX Collections
From Simms Fishing Products: Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical apparel in...
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Paul
- Mar 7, 2021
Why the 9 Weight is Such a Good Fly Rod
What can a 9 weight fly rod be used for? For heavier freshwater and light saltwater applications, the 8-weight fly rod is immensely...
Paul
- Feb 22, 2021
The New YETI Crossroads Collection
YETI® RELEASES NEW PREMIUM BAGS COLLECTION DESIGNED FOR BOTH EVERYDAY USE & EPIC ADVENTURES Newest product family features expanded...
Paul
- Feb 8, 2021
Need a Fly Rod Under 7 Feet Long? Check Out This List!
The standard 9-foot fly rod offers the perfect blend of casting ability and line control. While this fly rod length is the most popular...
Paul
- Jan 28, 2021
Orvis Partners with Hell's Bay Boatworks to Launch Special Edition Skiff
(words and images courtesy of Orvis and Hell's Bay Boatworks) MANCHESTER, Vt. (Jan. 27, 2021) — Orvis, the family-owned and operated...
Paul
- Jan 24, 2021
Fly Rods: Snake Guides or Single Foot?
When shopping for a new fly rod, what specifications are most important to you? Things like length, action, and line weight are just a...
Paul
- Jan 18, 2021
Half Past First Cast: More Stylish Tubes for Your Travel Rods
Our friends over at HalfPastFirstCast.com recently published a fun piece showcasing some of the more unique and interesting rod tubes...
Paul
- Jan 7, 2021
New Additions to RIO's SlickCast Fly Lines
From RIO Products: RIO Products, manufacturer of world class fly lines, leaders, tippet material, and flies, is delighted to announce the...
Paul
- Dec 31, 2020
The "Secret" Way to Hold Snook
Well, it's not really that much of a secret anymore... I caught my first snook back around the early-mid 90's. Actually, I caught three...
Paul
- Dec 27, 2020
How to Spool a Fly Reel by Yourself
When purchasing a new fly reel in-store, most any reputable shop will offer to load it with backing and fly line using their spooling...
Paul
- Nov 26, 2020
The Differences of Fly Rod Testing
One thing I've noticed over the years of reading fly rod reviews and forum posts is how much they can vary for a particular model. I've...
Paul
- Nov 15, 2020
The More the Merrier
When you go fly fishing, do you tend to just grab a single rod/reel and head out the door? I've usually preferred packing as light as...
Paul
- Nov 12, 2020
Film: Everyone In Between
From Captains for Clean Water: "Bristol Bay, Alaska. Florida’s Everglades. Two national treasures thousands of miles apart with one thing...
Paul
- Oct 29, 2020
One of My Favorites...
YouTube is full of great fishing videos, but once in a while I find one that just sticks with me. Probably 9 or 10 years ago I came...
Paul
- Oct 26, 2020
Bootfoot or Stockingfoot Waders?
Which one should I get...bootfoot or stockingfoot waders? Things like material, breathability, fit, and of course price all must be...
Paul
- Sep 28, 2020
New 2021 Tools From Loon Outdoors
Ergo Dubbing Pick The Loon Ergo Dubbing Pick is designed to pull up or tease out fibers. The tool consists of a powder-coated yellow...
Paul
- Sep 24, 2020
Refine Your Catch and Release: Ideas on How to Land and Handle Fish Safely
I've always been a staunch catch and release angler. In fact, I have only kept somewhere between 20–30 fish in my nearly 30 years of...
Paul
- Sep 20, 2020
New Casey Underwood Edition Abel Reels
Images and words by Abel Reels: Every now and then, we come across an artist whose work naturally fits Abel's palette of custom finishes....
Paul
- Sep 13, 2020
Searching for the Perfect Travel Rod? Here's a List of Fly Rods that are Five Pieces or More!
Four-piece fly rods dominate. The reasons for this are simple — they are easy to transport and relatively quick to assemble while still...
Paul
- Sep 3, 2020
Should You Get a Textured Fly Line?
There are several aspects to consider when shopping for a new fly line. Let's see, there's grain weight, taper design, and type of core...
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