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Sage CLICK 0/1/2 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship There's nothing finer than fishing with a fly rod that feels super lightweight. A rod like this simply...
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- Dec 10, 2018
Redington GRANDE 5/6/7 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The Redington BEHEMOTH is a favorite reel of mine. It ain't perfect, but the awesome looks and extremely smooth...
Paul
- Dec 3, 2018
Ross Reels Gunnison 7/8 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Every so often, a fly reel series comes along that simply becomes a hit with anglers. It takes a pretty special...
Paul
- Nov 19, 2018
Sage SPECTRUM C 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship At IFTD 2017, Sage launched their SPECTRUM series of reels. With three different models including the MAX, LT,...
Paul
- Nov 12, 2018
The NEW Abel TR 4/5 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship I can still recall handling an original Abel TR many years back at my local fly shop in California. I couldn't...
Paul
- Oct 22, 2018
The NEW Ross Animas 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship I had my first glimpse of the newly-redesigned Ross Animas at IFTD 2018. In my opinion, the outgoing Animas was...
Paul
- Sep 30, 2018
Redington ZERO 4/5 Dreamcicle Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Click pawl reels are the ultimate in lightweight simplicity. These old-school systems use a small piece of...
Paul
- Jun 13, 2018
Abel SDF 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship With the introduction of the SD (Sealed Drag) series a few years ago, Abel finally entered the world of, well,...
Paul
- Apr 26, 2018
Orvis Mirage II Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Redesigned in 2016, the new Orvis Mirage is a real looker. Its futuristic lines—particularly on the back...
Paul
- Apr 15, 2018
3-TAND VIKN V-50 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship 3-TAND may not be the oldest name in fly reels, but they've certainly come a long way in a relatively short...
Paul
- Mar 22, 2018
Orvis Hydros SL II Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship It's an especially great time to be a fly angler. Not only do we have access to some outstanding top-tier gear...
Paul
- Mar 8, 2018
Sage SPECTRUM 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Comprised of the SPECTRUM, SPECTRUM LT, and the top-tier SPECTRUM MAX, Sage's three new reel families deliver...
Paul
- Mar 1, 2018
Redington CROSSWATER 590-4 Fly Rod and Reel Combo Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship If you're brand new to fly fishing, figuring out what setup to buy can be a little daunting. Thankfully, rod...
Paul
- Jan 22, 2018
Cheeky Fishing TYRO 375 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship What's an "affordable" fly reel to you? $100? $300? As prices of the most premium offerings nudges close to and...
Paul
- Dec 18, 2017
Sage 2250 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Similar to fly rods, fly reels don't have to be expensive to catch fish. There's no denying that fishing with a...
Paul
- Aug 24, 2017
The NEW Abel Super Series 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The year 1999 was a special one. Sure, I graduated high school which was great and all, but that's also the...
Paul
- Aug 9, 2017
Redington i.D. 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Redington has been hitting some solid home runs the last several years with the introductions of many cool,...
Paul
- Jun 28, 2017
Ross Evolution R 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship At IFTD 2016, I had my first glimpse of the upcoming Ross Evolution R reel here. Despite scarce details and the...
Paul
- May 24, 2017
Galvan Grip G-8 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Who doesn't love a fly reel with a fully-sealed drag? I fished for years and years with reels that were either...
Paul
- Mar 31, 2017
Aspen Mid-Arbor Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Rods. Reels. Hats. Pliers. The list goes on and on. There's a lot of gear out there! I've been able to fish,...
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