Paul
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...
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Paul
- Nov 16, 2016
Fly Fishing With Captain Carl Ball
Despite living in FL for about 12 total years, I was embarrassed to say I had never caught a bonefish. They don't live in my immediate...
Paul
- Nov 14, 2016
3-TAND TF-40 Fly Reel Review
When I first met the team at 3-TAND a couple IFTDs ago, I saw why their products have been so well-received. They offer nicely-appointed,...
Paul
- Nov 10, 2016
Don't False Cast So Much!
False casting is a major piece of the overall fly cast. False casting is the back-and-forth motion of the line/rod that's done before the...
Paul
- Nov 4, 2016
RIO Tippet Rings Review
What's a tippet ring? In short, it's a tiny metal ring with a simplistic purpose: to join the leader to the tippet. You tie your leader...
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...
Paul
- Sep 16, 2016
Sage Pulse 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
This spring, Sage was kind enough to briefly loan me a Pulse 590-4 fly rod to feature here on Demystifly. Introduced at IFTD 2015, these...
Paul
- Sep 12, 2016
Cortland Liquid Crystal Guide Taper Fly Line Review
Here in Florida, the intense heat and humidity during summer can turn the average fly line into a sticky mess. It takes a specialized...
Paul
- Sep 6, 2016
Diamondback Clout 8'6" 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Off the top of my head, the Diamondback Clout has to be the most unique fly rod I've ever seen in my life. Care to take a wild guess as...
Paul
- Aug 26, 2016
Quick Look: Bozeman Bug Collars
Bozeman Bug Collars are machined brass beads that are relatively flat in shape with a small cone side and a larger more open side. Bug...
Paul
- Aug 24, 2016
Douglas SKY 7 Weight Fly Rod Review
This past spring, I was fortunate to receive two demo rods from the crew at Douglas Outdoors: a 5-weight DXF and a 7-weight from their...
Paul
- Aug 19, 2016
A Specialized but Ultra-Cool Fly Line!
As fly anglers, we are beyond fortunate to have access to a plethora of outstanding products these days. It doesn't really matter what's...
Paul
- Aug 17, 2016
Urban Fly Fishing!
Like most kids who love to fish, I grew up mainly fishing places that were close to home. From public saltwater fishing piers to stocked...
Paul
- Aug 15, 2016
Drop That Tip!
One of the most common bad habits I see new fly anglers have when stripping a fly is keeping the rod tip too high off the water. When...
Zander
- Aug 12, 2016
Simms Fishing Pliers Review
If there is any tool that fly anglers—or anglers of any kind really—need to carry with them it is a good pair of pliers. Sure, you could...
Paul
- Aug 8, 2016
Be Cool with the Columbia Zero Rules PFG Shirt
I'm a HUGE fan of sun-protective clothing, so my Columbia Zero Rules long sleeve shirts have spent a lot of time off their coat hangers....
Paul
- Aug 5, 2016
Heavyweight Fly Tying
Okay, so maybe "heavyweight" is too strong of a term, but there's several ways to add weight to your fly during the tying process to help...
Paul
- Aug 3, 2016
Four Years With the Sage ONE 590-4
They say time speeds up as you age. I can't believe it's been just a hair over four years since I bought my Sage ONE 590-4. The ONE...
Paul
- Aug 1, 2016
What's a Density Compensated Sinking Line?
Sinking fly lines are must-haves for reaching fish that lurk in the depths. As touched upon in our Fly Fishing Basics - Fly lines &...
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