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R.L. Winston AIR 5-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Think of the top fly rod manufacturers in the world, and the name R.L. Winston is undoubtedly one of those...
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Paul
- Apr 23, 2018
ECHO EPR 8-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship For much of my fly fishing, a fast-action rod is what I prefer. That type of action just matches my casting...
Paul
- Apr 8, 2018
Clutch Archipelago 5-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Clutch is a relative newcomer to the premium fly rod scene, but they've definitely made quite a splash so far....
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
- Feb 22, 2018
Orvis Helios 3D 5-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Somehow, the new Orvis Helios 3 kind of snuck up on me last year. When a major product unveiling like this is...
Paul
- Jan 29, 2018
G. Loomis IMX PRO 6 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship I'll be the first to admit that I've always had a soft spot for the G. Loomis brand. Starting in my early...
Paul
- Jan 8, 2018
Sage FOUNDATION 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Fishing with a high-end rod is typically pretty awesome, but I've always felt a different kind of satisfaction...
Paul
- Nov 27, 2017
Sage SALT HD 6 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Let's go back in time over a decade ago. Sage has always made some pretty mean fly rods for saltwater, but in...
Paul
- Oct 19, 2017
Redington CRUX 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Did you browse through all of our 2017 ICAST/IFTD coverage? It was yet another great show, and we did our best...
Paul
- Sep 6, 2017
Douglas Outdoors Upstream Plus 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship In covering the IFTD show each year, I come across a huge variety of new rods. One thing the sales reps and...
Paul
- Aug 16, 2017
Beulah Platinum 6-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Beulah (pronounced byoo-luh) fly rods have been on my radar for a long time. Based in Medford, Oregon, this...
Paul
- May 10, 2017
Echo Glass 7'4" 4-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Despite Demystifly being a relatively new site, this is already my third fiberglass fly rod review. Frankly, I...
Paul
- Apr 19, 2017
EDGE Gamma Beta 5-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The 5-weight is likely the most popular fly rod size on planet earth. From bluegill to small bonefish and...
Paul
- Apr 9, 2017
ECHO Dry 3-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Are any of you dismayed by the current crop of fast, stiff fly rods? In the right hands and with the right...
Paul
- Feb 15, 2017
ECHO Trip 8-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Got a trip planned? Looking for a fly rod that is easy to travel with? The Echo Trip series should be just what...
Paul
- Jan 25, 2017
ECHO Bad Ass Glass 8-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Is this the coolest name for a fly rod or what? It's no secret that fiberglass has been gaining popularity in...
Paul
- Jan 12, 2017
R.L. Winston Boron III Plus 8-Weight "Jungle" Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The world's jungles can be unforgiving places. The heat, the bugs, the remoteness—you have to be tough and...
Paul
- Nov 28, 2016
Redington Predator 590-4 Fly Rod Review
At this year's IFTD show in Orlando there were a lot of great products. Rods. Reels. Clothing. Various other gadgets. A lot of the new...
Paul
- Oct 28, 2016
Diamondback Meeker 3-Weight Fly Rod Review
I can't remember ever casting a fiberglass fly rod before getting my hands on the Diamondback Meeker. Other than lawn casting a friend's...
Paul
- Oct 10, 2016
Diamondback Flex 8-Weight Fly Rod Review
According to many, an eight weight rod is one of THE rod weights to own. Incredibly versatile, it makes a great tool for not just heavier...
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