Paul
Bajio Roca Sunglasses Review
For the vast majority of my fishing life, I wore nothing but cheap sunglasses with grey lenses. It didn't matter if the skies were cloudy...
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Paul
- Jul 4, 2022
BlackStrap Brackish Sun-Protective Shirt Review
As fly anglers, protecting ourselves from the sun's harmful rays is absolutely vital. The most hardcore of us often spend entire days on...
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
- Oct 17, 2021
Costa Santiago and Blackfin PRO Sunglasses Review
When it comes to optics for us fly anglers, Costa is undoubtedly a leader in the industry. Founded in 1983, they have forged a solid...
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 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
- Nov 29, 2020
Orvis PRO Approach Wet Wading Shoes Review
Don't you love those days when you can leave the waders home? Whether it's a mountain stream in the summer or saltwater flats just about...
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
- Jul 20, 2020
Should You Get a 7 Weight Fly Rod?
The 7 weight fly rod is often overshadowed by its bigger and more popular sibling, the 8 weight. Why is this? That's because the 8 is...
Paul
- Jul 9, 2020
Two Days of Fly Fishing for BIG Florida East Coast Beach Snook
If you've been a follower of Demystifly for any length of time, you've likely seen one of my many pictures taken while fishing the...
Paul
- Jul 6, 2020
New Simms Solarflex Shirts Review
Gone are the days when simple cotton t-shirts were often my fishing tops of choice. Thanks to the explosion of "technical" shirts like...
Paul
- Jun 11, 2020
World Angling: "High in the Lowlands"
The popularity of fly fishing videos has exploded in, say, the last 10 years or so. Considering the growth of social media and how easy...
Paul
- May 21, 2020
Sight-Fishing Tips: Look For These 3 Things!
There's no question that sight-fishing is my favorite way to fly fish. The experience of stalking, making a perfect presentation, and...
Paul
- Nov 12, 2019
BUFF USA Product Review
Perhaps no name is more recognizable in the sun protection accessory segment than BUFF. Although most people likely know them best for...
Paul
- Sep 29, 2019
R.L. Winston Alpha+ 7 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Delicate presentations. Tiny flies. Small fish. All things that the new R.L. Winston Alpha+ fly rods are NOT...
Paul
- Sep 16, 2019
Abel VAYA 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Abel has been busy. Their TR series was introduced not too long ago, they already have the revamped Super...
Paul
- Aug 11, 2019
Orvis Mirage LT III Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship When I first got wind of the coming Mirage LT, I immediately figured it was a replacement for the standard...
Paul
- Jul 21, 2019
Special Edition Sage X 9 foot 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Sage X fly rods are not exactly brand new, having filled the void leftover by the departure of the popular ONE...
Paul
- Jul 6, 2019
Shadow Assassin 9/10 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Ever heard of Shadow Fly Fishing? I hadn't until I came across a picture of their Assassin reel on Instagram...
Paul
- Jun 23, 2019
Simms Superlight Pants Review
Fishing in hot weather can be demanding. On top of that, it's important you choose wisely when picking out your clothing for the day....
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