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For everything from road trips to outdoor adventures, the YETI Roadie 20 was a popular choice. This downsized cooler was ideal for fitting into tight spots l...

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 tw...

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...

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 lightw...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Have you ever fished a textured fly line? While the vast majority of fly lines have smooth surfaces, some lines are built with diff...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship How much more expensive can fly line get these days? Back when I began fly fishing, I remember premium lines costing around $60 or ...

Based in Colorado, Solyce Fly Fishing currently offers three unique products designed to make your fly fishing life easier. Let's dig in and take a closer lo...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship There's a lot of reasons to try fly fishing at night, some of which we went over in a past article right here. Despite these positi...

I tie a lot of my flies for snook and largemouth with Puglisi or "EP" fibers. These long, soft fibers come in a huge array of colors and are amazing for craf...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Back when I started fly fishing in the early 90's, I remember the top fly lines costing around 60$ or so. Were there more expensive...

Misery. Anger. Frustration. These are not the first words that typically come to mind when you think of a day of fly fishing, but if your gear gets drenched ...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Bonefish are widely-known as one of the spookiest fish on the flats. I've only been fortunate enough to specifically target bonefis...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Keeping a fly line slick can be a real hassle, especially for someone who bank fishes as much as I currently do. Besides just the c...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship As winter approaches, many anglers will start thinking about and reaching for sinking lines. There's a bazillion choices available,...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Several months ago, the good folks at Cortland sent over two lines for me to test: Quick Descent 24 in a 7/8 (250 grains) and Compa...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The new YETI Panga Backpack 28 brings a lot of what we love about the Panga 50 Duffel (reviewed here, by the way!) and delivers all...

Do you hate tying a new knot each time you change flies? Admittedly, it's a minor annoyance, but many of us (myself included) would gladly take a slightly la...

Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Keen eyesight, sound technique, and the ability to adapt to ever-changing conditions are just a few skills that sets apart the best...

Best known for their fly tying tools and awesome UV resins, Loon Outdoors offers other useful items for fly anglers, too. For those of you that use small sho...

I've never heard a fly angler say "There aren't enough bags or packs available on the market!" Whether you prefer an ultra-simplistic or overly-technical way...