Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
New Products From Tenkara USA
Tenkara USA is fine-tuning their presentation. I love these rods and the company that makes them. This year Tenkara USA is focusing on the details, with an ingenious line keeper, new Tenkara kits and new and improved rod tubes. If you've never tried Tenkara, it's...
Cold Fusion-The Scott Meridian
There's a new breed of fly rod out there. I am a total fly rod geek. I make no apologies for it. Nothing gets me as excited as casting an awesome new fly rod. Especially when that rod represents a change in thinking. Rods like that...
The Simms Vapor Elite Jacket
Simms makes some pretty incredible outerwear. It has always impressed me that Simms understands there are a lot of different kinds of fly fishing and as many kinds of anglers. They don't just design a rain jacket. They design a rain jacket for...
Cool + Dry = Under Armour
I see more and more anglers wearing Under Armour. With good reason. Under Armour's fishing products division has been killing it with tech clothing that looks good and works. For 2016 UA is focusing on keeping you cool and dry with two new product lines. Cool...
Understanding Fly Line Tapers and Diagrams
Buying a fly line doesn't have to be a leap of faith. For many anglers, fly lines and their characteristics are a huge mystery. They know that different fly lines cast differently and that some suit their needs or casting styles better than others but...