Author Archives: Louis Cahill
Sunday Classic / Choosing a line for your switch rod Part one: Understanding lines and line tapers
SO YOU BOUGHT A SWITCH ROD...NOW WHAT? The idea behind the switch rod is simple. What if you could have the best of both worlds? What if you were nymphing under an indicator but you had the length of a Spey rod to highstick? What if...
Saturday Shoutout / Under the Bridge
A beautiful journey to Norway for grayling and brown trout on the Rena. “Nothing kicks the Rena at its best,” or so say the Norwegians, apparently. From what you’ll see in this short film, it’s easy to believe. Blizzard hatches, long gliding runs boiling with rise...
New Fly Lines And Leaders From Scientific Anglers
The folks at Scientific Anglers are always hard at work putting you on fish. This year is no different. Lot’s of new products from SA, including new slickness technology, amazing sinking lines, price point saltwater lines and wire bite-tip leaders. I’v had the chance to fish...
Tarpon on the Fly: 10 Rookie Mistakes
I'll never forget heading down to the Florida Keys for my first fishing trip for tarpon on the fly. Cruise control set and adrenaline pumping through my veins, that fifteen hour drive south only felt like it took four hours. My rookie confidence was overflowing,...
Sunday Classic / Outboard Jet Boating 101- Safety & Maintenance
Every year I see more and more outboard jet boats on the water. I can't say it really surprises me though, I totally get why anglers are drawn to them. In my opinion, jet sleds are one of the coolest boats anyone can drive or fish...