Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Lamson Center Axis Reviewed
The Center Axis fly rod and reel combo from Waterworks Lamson is something completely different. The idea of changing the union of fly rod and reel has been kicked around for a while now. To my knowledge the Center Axis is the most serious attempt by...
Sunday Classic / The more things change, the more they stay the same
I RECEIVED THIS PHOTO FROM MY BROTHER TOM, VIA TEXT MESSAGE. It seems he has been sorting through some of the belongings that my grandparents left behind. In an old dresser he found this list in my young handwriting. My guess is that this dates from...
Saturday Shoutout / SCOF Redemption
It’s time for a little Southern Culture. The fall issue of Southern Culture On The Fly is out and the boys are looking for redemption. Redfish Redemption that is, as well as Things Wild, Southern Salt and an adoption for fly guides. Dave Grossman apparently didn’t...
New Simms G-3 Technical Jacket: Video
The most popular piece of outerwear in fly fishing just got better. The Simms G-3 jacket is a workhorse and almost a uniform for fly fishing guides everywhere. There’s a good reason for that. These jackets not only perform, they last. Any one who fishes knows...
Fly Feature: Stealth Bomber
By Justin Pickett IT DIVES AND IT GURGLES. IT SPUTTERS AND IT BUBBLES. AND IT JUST PLAIN CATCHES FISH! The Stealth Bomber is by far my number one topwater fly pattern for warm water species. Whether I’m after smallmouth or largemouth bass, or targeting bluegill, it’s always...