January 19, 2020
From the dead of winter to the height of summer, sun protection is something that must always be on an angler's mind. In particular, your face and neck are two body parts that can really take a beating from the sun's direct rays as well as reflection off the water's su...
January 16, 2020
There was recently an issue with a fly rod of mine.
A favorite 5-weight (which I think was a pre-production model) had a reel seat that wasn't saltwater-friendly. Well, that eventually became a problem because I used that rod in saltwater quite a bit. It's an absolutely...
January 13, 2020
If you're an angling enthusiast, chances are fishing influences a lot of things in your life from clothing to home decor. Foundry Fishing has you covered on both fronts, but their newest introduction of Custom Wooden Water Maps are sure to perk up the look of any room...
January 9, 2020
Should I get an 8 weight fly rod? Is an 8 weight fly rod right for my needs?
In fly fishing, 5 weight and 8 weight rods are the two most commonly-recommended rod sizes: the 5 for lighter freshwater, the 8 for heavy freshwater and a lot of saltwater fishing. If you can o...
January 6, 2020
Intro/Specs/Craftmanship
When some anglers think of fly fishing, they usually envision casting small flies to trout in a mountainous river out west. Of course, there's much more to it than that. Lines can get heavy and patterns can grow to sizable proportions. Once you...
December 30, 2019
The holiday season has always been a joyous time for me, but this year had a much different feeling. My dad passed away just three days before Christmas at the age of 81. Already battling Parkinson's Disease for nearly 10 years, he recently came down with pneumonia and...
December 22, 2019
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Standard fly lines can already be pretty confusing, but now you might have to worry about shooting heads?!?!?
Luckily, for many people shooting heads will be of no concern. They are mostly used by anglers targeting steelhead, salmon, certain saltwater...
December 19, 2019
The huge number of species available here in Florida makes it a paradise for anglers. Peacock bass are definitely one of the most unique.
First stocked into Dade and Broward County waters in 1984 to control exotic species, peacock bass populations have exploded througho...
December 16, 2019
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship
Fly reels can cost an arm and a leg, but thankfully there are plenty of great options out there at friendlier price points. From my observations, the Guru line of reels from Waterworks-Lamson has seemingly always been an extremely popular serie...
December 12, 2019
When shopping for a new fly reel, what features and specifications do you typically put at the top of your list? The basic cosmetics, weight, and type of drag system are likely three big ones, but does an extremely strong drag factor in for you as well?
I remember a bai...
