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3 Times You Might Try Using a Heavier Tippet
A typical fly fishing leader consists of three sections: the butt, midsection, and tippet. Other times, a much more simple leader can be...
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Paul
- Jan 28, 2021
Orvis Partners with Hell's Bay Boatworks to Launch Special Edition Skiff
(words and images courtesy of Orvis and Hell's Bay Boatworks) MANCHESTER, Vt. (Jan. 27, 2021) — Orvis, the family-owned and operated...
Paul
- Jan 24, 2021
Fly Rods: Snake Guides or Single Foot?
When shopping for a new fly rod, what specifications are most important to you? Things like length, action, and line weight are just a...
Paul
- Jan 21, 2021
Fly Fishing Leaders: The Simple and Short
Fly fishing leaders don't always follow the same style and length ranges. A tapered leader of about 7 1/2 feet to 10 feet in length is a...
Paul
- Jan 18, 2021
Half Past First Cast: More Stylish Tubes for Your Travel Rods
Our friends over at HalfPastFirstCast.com recently published a fun piece showcasing some of the more unique and interesting rod tubes...
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
- 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
- Jan 3, 2021
The NEW Ross Colorado 4/5 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Along with fiberglass rods, click-pawl reels have grown in popularity over the last several years. Out of the...
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 27, 2020
How to Spool a Fly Reel by Yourself
When purchasing a new fly reel in-store, most any reputable shop will offer to load it with backing and fly line using their spooling...
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
- Dec 3, 2020
8 Tips for Easier and Safer Wading
I'll be the first to admit that I've never been the most aggressive wader. It's impressive to me whenever I see an angler crossing a...
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 26, 2020
The Differences of Fly Rod Testing
One thing I've noticed over the years of reading fly rod reviews and forum posts is how much they can vary for a particular model. I've...
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
- Nov 15, 2020
The More the Merrier
When you go fly fishing, do you tend to just grab a single rod/reel and head out the door? I've usually preferred packing as light as...
Paul
- Nov 12, 2020
Film: Everyone In Between
From Captains for Clean Water: "Bristol Bay, Alaska. Florida’s Everglades. Two national treasures thousands of miles apart with one thing...
Paul
- Nov 9, 2020
The Highs and Lows of Fighting Fish
How to fight and land a fish. After the initial hookup, there are many little tricks that can be used to give the angler higher odds of a...
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