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Preview: Cheeky Sighter Fly Reels and Sink Tip Fly Lines
(descriptions and images courtesy of Cheeky Fishing) Cheeky Fishing Launches a New Reel and Sink Tip Fly Line for 2023 Cheeky Fishing...
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Paul
- Apr 18, 2021
Rio Products: How to Fish an Intermediate Line in a Lake
From RIO Products: In this episode of RIO's "How To Fly Fish" series, RIO brand manager Simon Gawesworth talks about fishing intermediate...
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
- 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...
Paul
- Aug 6, 2020
8 Ways to More Effectively Fish a Fly in Deep Water
Many years ago when we were kids, me and a buddy went on a bottom-fishing trip off the California coast where the day was spent doing...
Paul
- Jun 28, 2020
Elite RIO Gold Fly Line with New SlickCast Coating Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship All fly lines are not created equal. Whether it be different cores, tapers, compounds, or other variables,...
Paul
- Dec 22, 2019
What is a Shooting Head Line? The Ultra-Simple Version
Standard fly lines can already be pretty confusing, but now you might have to worry about shooting heads?!?!? Luckily, for many people...
Paul
- Oct 28, 2019
Should More Fly Rods Be Labeled With Grain Weights?
A few weeks back, I posted a review of the new Winston Alpha+ 7 weight which can be found right here. While seemingly pretty minor, one...
Paul
- Oct 18, 2019
IFTD 2019: Cortland Line
It's safe to say that Cortland REALLY brought the goods this year. From a big push on the conventional side to an even bigger product...
Paul
- Oct 10, 2019
Why Do Some Fly Lines Load a Rod Faster than Others?
There is often so much emphasis placed on casting distance, but does that really matter very often? Ok, your new $900 rod can cast the...
Paul
- Aug 19, 2019
Tropical Fly Lines...Not JUST for the Tropics!
The tropics are harsh on fly lines. Most lines are made with limp, braided cores and softer coatings for excellent handling in the cold...
Paul
- Aug 1, 2019
New Fly Lines from Scientific Anglers
Words/Images by Scientific Anglers Blind casting big flies requires a line that will allow you to do it efficiently and effectively all...
Paul
- Jul 5, 2019
New 2020 Fly Lines from RIO
Words and photos courtesy of RIO Products FRESHWATER RIO’s new Technical Trout line has been designed for the angler fishing at range...
Paul
- Jun 2, 2019
Orvis PRO Trout WF4F Textured Fly Line Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Have you ever fished a textured fly line? While the vast majority of fly lines have smooth surfaces, some lines...
Paul
- May 20, 2019
Fly Line for $15? MaxCatch WF3F ECO Fly Line Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship How much more expensive can fly line get these days? Back when I began fly fishing, I remember premium lines...
Paul
- Apr 22, 2019
Gearing Up: Fly Fishing for Bass
Bass are ideal fly rod fish. They are found in countless bodies of water, are strong, often aggressive, and typically don't require...
Paul
- Mar 7, 2019
Two Knots for Attaching Fly Line to Leader: Nail or Albright?
How do you connect your leader butt to the fly line? Luckily, many of today's fly lines have those handy welded loops built-in. This...
Paul
- Feb 11, 2019
RIO Gold WF6F Lumalux Fly Line Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship There's a lot of reasons to try fly fishing at night, some of which we went over in a past article right here....
Paul
- Jan 28, 2019
Cortland 333 Classic Trout/All Purpose WF8F Fly Line Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Back when I started fly fishing in the early 90's, I remember the top fly lines costing around 60$ or so. Were...
Paul
- Nov 29, 2018
Are you SURE You're Getting Deep Enough?
Many fish often feed on or near the bottom. That's just how it is. When those fish are totally keyed in to that particular zone, your fly...
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