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 […]
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Ask the Pros: How Much Fly Line Backing Should I Use?
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 […]
Best Fly Line Dressing – Preserve Your Line and Cast Better
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 […]
What’s the Best Fly Line for Roll Casting?
The overhead cast has been the quintessential way to cast a fly rod for decades, and really, why wouldn’t it be? It’s incredibly effective and gives the angler the ability to cast short, medium, or even long distances. Not only that, but man does it look pretty when done properly. […]
How Long Does Fly Line Last?
You’ve had your line for a couple of years now and never had an issue with it. It sailed through the guides without hesitation, and floated on the water like a timber rattler swimming across a stream. But as the years have waged your line has been exposed to sun […]
Best Fly Line for Nymphing
When I first started fly fishing I would exclusively use dry flies. Dry fly fishing is simple – you watch the fly float on the water, try to maintain the same speed as the current, and when a fish eats it you set the hook. I saw what was going […]
Fly Fishing Leader vs Tippet
As a fly fishing novice, one of the best things you can do to learn more about fly fishing is to simply spend more time around people who love to fly fish. And fly fishermen or women aren’t difficult to find. Just head to your local brewery, and look for […]
