Paul
Waterworks-Lamson Guru S Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Fly reels can cost an arm and a leg, but thankfully there are plenty of great options out there at friendlier...
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Paul
- Dec 1, 2019
Mauser Arete 4 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Ever since I was a kid, I've had a special affection for 4 weight fly rods. While the 5 weight is undoubtedly...
Paul
- Sep 29, 2019
R.L. Winston Alpha+ 7 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Delicate presentations. Tiny flies. Small fish. All things that the new R.L. Winston Alpha+ fly rods are NOT...
Paul
- Sep 23, 2019
Orvis Helios 3D 4 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Around a year and a half ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Orvis Helios 3D in a 5-weight size. While I...
Paul
- Jul 29, 2019
Fly Fishing for Bass: Don't Be Without Topwaters!
Fly fishing for bass is addictive no matter how you slice it, but on topwater? Ohhh yeahhh....now we're talking! Throwing topwater bass...
Paul
- Jul 21, 2019
Special Edition Sage X 9 foot 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Sage X fly rods are not exactly brand new, having filled the void leftover by the departure of the popular ONE...
Paul
- Jun 30, 2019
Winston AIR SALT 7 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Saltwater fly rods have tough jobs. They should be able to cast larger flies a good distance, but a solid short...
Paul
- Jun 2, 2019
Orvis PRO Trout WF4F Textured Fly Line Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Have you ever fished a textured fly line? While the vast majority of fly lines have smooth surfaces, some lines...
Paul
- May 27, 2019
Scott F-Series FS 5834 3-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Our first Scott fly rod review is an especially cool one. At IFTD 2018, we covered Scott's launch of their new...
Paul
- Apr 22, 2019
Gearing Up: Fly Fishing for Bass
Bass are ideal fly rod fish. They are found in countless bodies of water, are strong, often aggressive, and typically don't require...
Paul
- Apr 18, 2019
Cheeky PreLoad 375 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship A fly reel from a well-known brand that comes pre-spooled with line and backing for under $100? If that sounds...
Paul
- Apr 1, 2019
Orvis Clearwater II Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship My recent review of Orvis' Clearwater 9-foot 4-weight fly rod right here was overwhelmingly positive. They...
Paul
- Mar 18, 2019
ECHO ION 2/3 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship For small waters and smaller fish, an $800 fly reel isn't necessary. The priciest examples are surely amazing...
Paul
- Mar 11, 2019
Orvis Clearwater 9-Foot 4-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The popular Orvis Clearwater rod series has been around for quite some time now and has been a popular option...
Paul
- Mar 4, 2019
Grundens Midway Hooded Softshell Fishing Jacket Review
Have you ever been out on the water completely unprepared for what mother nature had in store? Fly fishing is supposed to be fun, but if...
Paul
- Feb 25, 2019
Douglas Outdoors LRS 7 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Since the beginning of Demystifly, I have reviewed several Douglas Outdoors rods including DXF and Upstream...
Paul
- Feb 18, 2019
Sage CLICK 0/1/2 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship There's nothing finer than fishing with a fly rod that feels super lightweight. A rod like this simply...
Paul
- Feb 4, 2019
ECHO River Glass 3 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship When someone mentions fiberglass fly rods, my first thoughts naturally gravitate to small waters full of trout....
Paul
- Jan 28, 2019
Cortland 333 Classic Trout/All Purpose WF8F Fly Line Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Back when I started fly fishing in the early 90's, I remember the top fly lines costing around 60$ or so. Were...
Paul
- Jan 17, 2019
Quick Review: Redington WAYWARD FLANNEL Shirt
It's wintertime, and for many anglers that means busting out the warm clothing. When it comes to cold weather fishing apparel, one of the...
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