November 18, 2019
Bigger, stronger fish. Heavier flies.
These are just two of the variables that the saltwater fly angler faces. It's a unique place to fly fish and one that often places added demands on the angler that he or she may not be accustomed to. To meet and defeat these challen...
November 15, 2019
Our friends at YETI have just released "The Tarpon Book" — a beautiful collection of stories and images compiled by some of the top names in the industry.
From YETI:
"Take a visual journey into the world that surrounds this iconic fish with our first YETI Presents book,...
November 12, 2019
Perhaps no name is more recognizable in the sun protection accessory segment than BUFF. Although most people likely know them best for popularizing sun masks many years back, they've since grown to offer a broad range of sun-protective gear that's ideal for anyone who...
November 7, 2019
Something that I've not cared for in fly fishing is the big emphasis put on premium travel and tackle. Exotic destinations, pricey guide trips, and top-tier rods and reels are undoubtedly way cool and intriguing, but it can also fuel a negative stereotype about the spo...
November 3, 2019
I love keeping things simple and packing as light as possible. Because of this, I'm a huge fan of waist packs, slings, and the like because they are so lightweight, portable, minimalist, and easy to move around with. As part of Umpqua's newest product lineup for this y...
October 31, 2019
From Andes Drifters Outfitters:
"At the northern boundary of the Ibera Wetlands the government has granted us sole outfitter access to fish this pristine environment. A total of eight anglers per week can experience this unspoiled natural reserve with exotic birds, wild...
October 28, 2019
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 feature I really appreciated was that rather than just displaying the rod's line weight, Winston takes it a step further and lists th...
October 26, 2019
THE ULTIMATE PRESENTATION ROD.
Ask a group of experienced anglers to name the greatest dry fly rod of all time, and the T&T Paradigm is sure to be mentioned more than once. Over twenty years later, we’ve followed the same inspiration that made the original into a legend...
October 24, 2019
ESCAPE WADERS
The ESCAPE WADERS are constructed with a 3-layer upper and a 4-layer lower material that offers mobility, breathability, and durability while wading or hiking for long-lasting performance. Whether you're in the middle of a week-long float or just taking yo...
October 24, 2019
Hardy MTX-S Reels
A bold step forward in reel design, the new Hardy® Ultralite MTX-S is our first fly reel to feature a hybrid carbon fiber / alloy main frame construction with a sealed disc drag system. Strong, light, and with a stunning industrial design, the MTX-S fe...
