Author Archives: Louis Cahill
New Products From Derek DeYoung
IT'S SAFE TO SAY THAT JUST ABOUT ANYONE WHO'S HELD A FLY ROD KNOWS THE NAME DEREK DEYOUNG. Derek's vivid and stunning art work has shown up everywhere, from magazine covers and fly reels to industry-insider promotional gifts. His unique vision makes his work instantly recognizable....
IFTD 2013 Debrief
If you read my article on the 2013 IFTD show, then you know that I think everyone in the fly fishing industry should support it. What you might not know is that going into this year's show, I was a little concerned. The last few years...
Sunday Classic / Just When You Think Your Dialed In
IT'S A NINETEEN HOUR DRIVE AND A THIRTY MINUTE WALK TO THE SPOT WHERE THE SYCAMORE TREE IS DOWN ACROSS THE RIVER, MAKING THAT SWEET SEAM. Flies are tied in the truck on the drive up. The color and size that worked last year but with...
Saturday Shoutout / The Wisdom of Deneki
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE A BLOG POST COMES ALONG THAT MAKES ME SLAP MY FOREHEAD AND SAY, "THAT'S BRILLIANT! WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF IT?" His week my hat's off to Andrew Bennett at Deneki Outdoors for his insightful look at the, "13 Habits of Highly...
IFTD New Product Showcase Awards Get It Right
IN THE PAST I HAVE NOT ALWAYS AGREED WITH THE CHOICES MADE AT THE IFTD NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE. If you're not familiar with it, the showcase is where manufacturers display their new products and the media vote on which products for the coming year are best....