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Hardy Aydon 8'6" 4-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Just released this fall, the Hardy Aydon is a new series of rods featuring versatile medium-fast actions. While...
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Paul
- Oct 30, 2022
Temple Fork PRO III 5-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) is a brand name that is synonymous with affordability. Although TFO has some...
Paul
- Jun 19, 2022
Waterworks-Lamson Cobalt 7-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Although Waterworks-Lamson is mainly known for their fly reels, they've recently made a solid push into the fly...
Paul
- Apr 28, 2022
G. Loomis IMX-PRO Creek 4-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship I've always been intrigued by fishing small waters. Whether I'm chasing trout, micro tarpon, or whatever,...
Paul
- Oct 4, 2021
Hardy Ultralite X 5-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Fly fishing can often conjure up images of softly casting to rising trout on a small mountain stream or maybe...
Paul
- Aug 16, 2021
Orvis Helios 3 Blackout 5-weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Ever wished for just a little more length in your fly rod? Whether added distance, line control, or casting...
Paul
- May 3, 2021
Fenwick Aetos 7 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Can you afford an $800 fly rod? For many people, the answer is no. Fishing with a premium high-performance rod...
Paul
- Feb 15, 2021
Sage SONIC 4 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Just like with conventional rods, fly rods can be crafted with specific purposes in mind. Examples of these...
Paul
- Jan 11, 2021
Fenwick Aetos 3 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Based on what I see and hear, the Fenwick Aetos seems to be a popular choice thanks to the friendly price tag...
Paul
- Dec 21, 2020
Mauser Osmosis 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship It's no secret that I absolutely love a 5 weight with a fighting butt. In fact, out of all the fly rods out...
Paul
- Dec 13, 2020
ECHO Prime 8 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship It's no surprise that 4-piece fly rods are undoubtedly the most popular. A long fly rod isn't exactly easy to...
Paul
- Dec 6, 2020
Leviathan Prophet 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Do you like to be different? In the world of fly rods, a handful of brand names take up a huge amount of market...
Paul
- Nov 18, 2020
Scott Sector 6 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Scott is among those manufacturers at the top of the game when it comes to who builds the best saltwater fly...
Paul
- Oct 18, 2020
ECHO Lago 6 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Back when I was a teenager and living in California, I had a trusty 10-foot 7-weight rod that I used for trout,...
Paul
- Jul 27, 2020
Thomas and Thomas Paradigm 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Dry fly fishing. It is often a very technical game where finesse and precision can be of utmost importance....
Paul
- Jun 15, 2020
Fenwick Fenlite Salt 9 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Saltwater fly rods differ from their freshwater or more "all around" counterparts in a few different ways....
Paul
- Jun 8, 2020
Redington TRACE 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship I always laugh a little when trout-specific products are sent to me for review. The nearest rainbows and browns...
Paul
- Mar 9, 2020
Orvis Recon 8 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The Helios 3 rods are Orvis' top-of-the-line offerings, and they are indeed impressive. I've fished the 5D,...
Paul
- Jan 6, 2020
Sage PAYLOAD 6+ Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftmanship When some anglers think of fly fishing, they usually envision casting small flies to trout in a mountainous...
Paul
- Dec 1, 2019
Mauser Arete 4 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Ever since I was a kid, I've had a special affection for 4 weight fly rods. While the 5 weight is undoubtedly...
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