Fly fishing community, tips and gear review
For years, I tried to find a good alternative to the fishing vest. I went with sling packs, chest packs, hip packs – the whole gamut. Yet I keep coming back to the vest. For me, it’s the most comfortable, and the most convenient. If you’re in that same camp, […]
The angling public has been treated to the new RIO Slick Cast fly line for a few months now, which means a lot of us have had time to really give this product a run for its money. I was lucky enough to get my hands on review samples of […]
I’ve long been a fan of fishing multiple flies. A few of my buddies even started calling me “triple-threat” a while back, because I’d always fish three flies on our local waters here in Utah. While three flies might be a bit excessive for some anglers, I think it’s critically […]
The right pair of wading boots can make all the difference in how much you enjoy your time on the water. The traction and comfort they offer really make or break your day. What trips a lot of folks up, though, is finding a boot that’s the perfect fit. Today, […]
For years, I never knew that fly reels needed backing. I grew up on my dad’s old St. Croix rods and Martin click-and-pawl reels. Not once did I stop to think how much fly line backing should I use? Shoot, I don’t think I ever changed the fly line on […]
All-in-one fly fishing combos sound like a fantastic idea, right? You get a rod, reel, line, and even leader all in one neat package. The problem, though, is that often one – or all – of those pieces of gear is subpar, especially if you’re buying gear on a budget. […]
Whether you’re looking for your first rod or your fifteenth, a budget fly rod combo can be a great option. It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice looking for your first set up, or the seasoned veteran scoping out a deal. Brands are now beginning to aim these at a […]
What you can do though is fish wherever the hell you want. A kayak needs no boat launch, and no trailer to back it into the water. Anywhere you can safely carry and put in a kayak means you’ll be able to fish it.
Algae covered rocks can spell disaster for anglers. They create slippery and unstable walking conditions that could cause at least a small injury or even something more serious. Finding the best wading boots for slippery rocks will up your confidence. When you’re out on the water you need to have reliable […]
Anglers have a lot of stuff. Ask your wife, she’ll tell you. Well, all that stuff (we like to call it “gear”) requires care. Our gear must perform at peak levels if we are to be successful in our aquatic pursuits. Waders can’t leak, hooks must be sharp, our ferrules […]
The 7wt rod doesn’t get near the love it deserves. Sandwiched between the all-purpose trout rod that is the 6wt, and the big-fish stick 8wt, the 7wt seems a bit out of place. Unless, of course, you know what you’re looking for in a 7wt. I have an old pre-IM6 […]
Fly fishing opportunities in Colorado are seemingly endless. I guess that’s why I love living here so much. Let’s be honest though, we all seem to overfish our local spots and our ability to go out and try new waters is limited. There are plenty of epic drainages out there […]
For years, I tried to find a good alternative to the fishing vest. I went with sling packs, chest packs, hip packs – the whole gamut. Yet I keep coming back to the vest. For me, it’s the most comfortable, and the most convenient. If you’re in that same camp, […]
