What is Recovery Rate and How Does It Affect Fly-Rod Action?

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When we refer to a fly-rod as being fast or slow, what we are talking about is recovery rate. Recovery rate simply means how quickly does the bent rod return to its natural, straight position. This recovery rate is inherent to the rod and can be...

Johnny’s IFTD Rundown: Fly Fishing Gear You’ll Love

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I JUST GOT HOME FROM IFTD AND I’LL TELL YOU ONE THING, FLY FISHERMEN ARE GOING TO HAVE SOME PRETTY SWEET STUFF TO TRY OUT NEXT YEAR. HERE IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF WHAT I SAW AND WHAT I LIKED. Fly Lines There were a ton of...

Fly Fishing Gear Trends For 2015

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WE JUST GOT BACK FROM IFTD AND THERE ARE SOME PRETTY CLEAR TRENDS FOR THE COMING YEAR. The IFTD show is an exciting event. A great opportunity to have a look at what's coming up in fly fishing gear. This was my 10th IFTD show and...

New Products From Sage for 2013

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  There aren’t a lot of names in fly fishing bigger than Sage. Known for quality rods hand made here in the USA, Sage is clearly a leader in the sport. When a company like Sage takes a marked turn in its rod design theory,...