Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Two Great New Fly Rods From The Folks At RL Winston
2018 is going to be another big year for new fly rods and Winston is stepping up with two new offerings, the Kairos and Nimbus. These two rods are a unique offering for Winston in a couple of ways. They are intended to introduce new anglers...
Sunday Classic / Caring for Bamboo Fly Rods
I've had several folks request some content on making simple repairs to bamboo fly rods. I fully intend to to that for you, but it means that I have to find the time to get in the shop. That seems unreasonably difficult these days. Before...
Saturday Shoutout / Rushing Waters
Take a few minutes to fish the Cascades with Todd Moen and Brian OKeefe. The boys from Catch Magazine are hard at work in the Pacific Northwest. Todd Moen’s films are always like a mini vacation. Rushing waters is no exception. There’s beautiful footage, secluded locations...
11 Tips for Correctly Presenting Your Fly To Tarpon
Anyone that's fly fished for tarpon probably knows how easy it is to present the fly incorrectly. If you miss your target, even by just a little bit, it can drastically lower your chances for getting a tarpon to eat. Cast the fly too close, and...
Forget Everything You Think You Know About The Scott G-Series Fly Rod
The new G-Series fly rods, from Scott, are a unique and refreshing offering. The package arrived at my door with a note taped on the outside, saying that I couldn't tell anyone about what was on the inside. On the one hand, I’m pretty happy to...