Author Archives: Louis Cahill
New Fly Lines and Backing From Scientific Anglers
How would you like a fly line that lasts 8 times longer? SA’s testing indicates the their new Amplitude fly lines are delivering that kind of performance. There are two new additions to the Amplitude line. A bonefish Taper and Trout taper. Both are true line...
RS2 – One of My Favorite Picky Trout Fly Patterns
By Kent Klewein There's days when trout fishing is so slow, it seems like conditions couldn't possibly get any worse. You may find yourself questioning if any trout in the stream are willing to feed at all. At other times, you'll have no problem locating pods of...
First Shot
By Justin Pickett "With an explosion, the water suddenly gave way to expose the shimmering scales and black fins of a perfect Everglades Silver King." The weeks of preparation, tying, and fantasizing had come to an absolute end as I found myself sitting in the backseat of...
Sunday Classic / 6 Tips for Executing a Proper Figure-Eight Retrieve
For the first time, this year, I got to experience the thrill of watching a musky devour my bucktail streamer right at the boat during a figure-eight retrieve. I had dreamed of witnessing this first hand for years, and I have to say, it live...
Saturday Shoutout / Know When To Hold ‘Em
Some interesting perspective on Grip and Grin photos from the folks at orvis News. There is always controversy around hero shots of angers with their catch. While I personally support responsible grip-and-grin photography, not everyone is on board. Not everyone is responsible either. This piece by...