The first time I ever fished from a kayak was in Alaska, on a lake north of Fairbanks. I had enough fun doing it that when I got home from that trip, I started looking hard for a kayak of my own. Ideally, I wanted the best fishing kayak under 500 bucks, because I’m not …
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, then you’re likely always on …
There’s no shortage of fly reels on the market, so when you’re shopping for one, it’s hard to know where to start. For example, what should you look for if you’re trying to find the best 6wt fly reel? While this article is geared towards finding the best 6wt fly reel on any budget, the …
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 the line a month before …
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 important to understand how to …
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, we’ll take a look at …
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 those reels, either (sorry about …
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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 Trophy Cup Winston 9′ 7wt. …
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. However, there are some great …
