Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Simms G3 Guide Jacket and Flyweight Access Boot
Some cool and very technical new gear from Simms. With the stellar redesign on the G3 Wader, Simms had to update the industry standard G3 Guide Jacket. It’s a smart and sharp looking update to an essential piece of kit we all love. The new...
Bob Is A Hero
Bob knew how to get that perfect hero shot. I think Andrea Larko has been following Justin and I around on the river. I guess the secret is out. Check out Bob and much more of Andrea’s work on Etsy....
Popping The Ball, Why Guides Release Fish
By Brian Kozminski If you popped a basketball every time you make a basket, you might be missing the point. It's a burning issue, and hot topic across the midwest right now. Nothing new for me, really. I received a call from a potential client the other...
Shea Gunkel’s Radiation Baetis
By Bob Reece The creation of some fly patterns results purely from the need to fill a niche. Others however, result from a blending of emotions and experience. This latter path of development leads signature Umpqua tyer Shea Gunkel to the creation of his Radiation Baetis. Moms are...
New Orvis Pro Bootfoot Wader and Pro Boot with Hybrid Sole
Check out the new waders and wading boots from Orvis. Orvis has a couple of new options this year for your wading excursions. The Pro Boot is now available with a new and improved BOA system, as well as a hybrid sole that combines felt...