Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
New Recon Fly Rods from Orvis
The awesome Recon rod line is back, new and improved. The Recon rods from Orvis have always been an incredible bargain. Truly a premium fly rod at a budget price. The new Recons are all new with updated materials and tapers, increased hoop strength and straighter...
New Zero Sweep Packs and Boat Bags from Umpqua: Video
The new Umpqua ZS-2 line of fly-fishing packs includes waterproof boat bags. The Zero Sweep packs are filled with sweet features and focus on a smooth exterior that doesn't catch fly line. The ZS-2 packs are awesome updates but the new Boat Bags are really exciting....
New Sightline Provisions Dog Collars and More: Video
I'm pretty excited about the new Sightline Provisions Dog Collars! My Josie was an early adopter. Her SLP color sported a permit badge. Permit is her nickname because no one can catch her. It's the coolest dog collar I've ever seen. Dogs aren't the only ones...
Choosing a line for your switch rod Part 2: Choosing a line
Before we talk about specific lines and how they fish, let’s take a minute to understand the switch rod. If you have not read “Part 1: Understanding lines and line tapers” you can find it HERE. I think you will find the information helpful. The...
The New Orvis Pro Approach Wading Shoe: Video
The new Orvis Pro Approach Wading Shoe goes where no shoe has gone before. If you're like me, you do a lot of wet wading. Some of it in the river when summer temps make waders miserable, and some of it on the flats in saltwater....