Paul
Mauser Waterman 8 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship I find smaller companies that produce high-end fishing tackle to be really intriguing. Ok, so they lack the...
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Paul
- Nov 19, 2018
Sage SPECTRUM C 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship At IFTD 2017, Sage launched their SPECTRUM series of reels. With three different models including the MAX, LT,...
Paul
- Nov 5, 2018
RIO InTouch Big Nasty 4D Sink Tip Fly Line Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship As winter approaches, many anglers will start thinking about and reaching for sinking lines. There's a...
Paul
- Oct 29, 2018
Sage IGNITER 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship My Sage METHOD 7-weight has been a trusty companion for several years now. Extremely fast and quite stiff, yes,...
Paul
- Oct 11, 2018
BIGGER Flies for BIGGER Bass
Small flies certainly have their place. Whether imitating insects or other types of small forage, a downsized fly is often a great choice...
Paul
- Oct 7, 2018
YETI Panga Backpack 28 and Sidekick Dry Review
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...
Paul
- Sep 30, 2018
Redington ZERO 4/5 Dreamcicle Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Click pawl reels are the ultimate in lightweight simplicity. These old-school systems use a small piece of...
Paul
- Sep 6, 2018
Redington BUTTER STICK 6-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Personally speaking, I never really had a huge interest in fiberglass fly rods up until just a few years ago....
Paul
- May 31, 2018
Fly Fishing for Bass: Popper or Diver?
Say what? You've never fly fished for bass?!?!?! These highly-accessible fish can be found in a ton of locations and offer incredible...
Paul
- May 21, 2018
Thomas and Thomas Exocett 6-weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Five to seven weight rods are not only my favorite rods to fish, but currently also my most used. In...
Paul
- Apr 26, 2018
Orvis Mirage II Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Redesigned in 2016, the new Orvis Mirage is a real looker. Its futuristic lines—particularly on the back...
Paul
- Apr 23, 2018
ECHO EPR 8-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship For much of my fly fishing, a fast-action rod is what I prefer. That type of action just matches my casting...
Paul
- Apr 12, 2018
8 Reasons to Try Fly Fishing at Night
Have you ever tried fly fishing at night? If not, you may be missing out on some of the very BEST action. From limited visibility to...
Paul
- Mar 22, 2018
Orvis Hydros SL II Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship It's an especially great time to be a fly angler. Not only do we have access to some outstanding top-tier gear...
Paul
- Mar 8, 2018
Sage SPECTRUM 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Comprised of the SPECTRUM, SPECTRUM LT, and the top-tier SPECTRUM MAX, Sage's three new reel families deliver...
Paul
- Feb 22, 2018
Orvis Helios 3D 5-Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Somehow, the new Orvis Helios 3 kind of snuck up on me last year. When a major product unveiling like this is...
Paul
- Jan 22, 2018
Cheeky Fishing TYRO 375 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship What's an "affordable" fly reel to you? $100? $300? As prices of the most premium offerings nudges close to and...
Paul
- Jan 8, 2018
Sage FOUNDATION 5 Weight Fly Rod Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Fishing with a high-end rod is typically pretty awesome, but I've always felt a different kind of satisfaction...
Paul
- Dec 18, 2017
Sage 2250 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Similar to fly rods, fly reels don't have to be expensive to catch fish. There's no denying that fishing with a...
Paul
- Nov 12, 2017
Tips For Fishing the Back of the Boat
The back of the boat can be a whole other world. Sure, you're likely out with a good friend or two on a beautiful body of water, but...
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