Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
Save Your Night Eyes With The Right Headlamp
By Justin Pickett Having the right headlamp makes a world of difference. Whether you are floating the river at night or find yourself tying knots in the twilight hours of a spinner fall, one piece of gear that you’re likely to have with you is a headlamp....
4 Flats Accessories From Simms That I Can’t Live Without.
When you set off on a trip to an exotic location for a little flats fishing it’s important to have the gear you need. Islands known for great saltwater fly fishing aren’t usually known for having great fly shops. It’s often a major ordeal just...
A Buyers Guide To Flats Skiffs
By Owen Plair As the world of saltwater fly fishing steadily grows, so the does the market for poling skiffs. There are tons of different flats boat companies out there today and an unreal number of different skiffs to choose from. Each flats boat is designed for...
Everything You Wanted To Know About Flyfishing Leaders But Were Afraid To Ask
By Kevin Howell When I began fly fishing, quality leaders were very hard to find. The best leaders were hand tied by the Dan Baily Company in Livingston, Montana or the Orvis Company. The problem is that the tying process involved wetting the knots which, when stored...
Shooting Trout With An Elephant Gun
IF YOU’VE ADAPTED A SPEY OR SWITCH ROD TO SWING STREAMERS FOR TROUT YOU OBVIOUSLY DON’T CARE ABOUT THE NUMBERS. You probably enjoy both the casting aspect and fishing for a grab. If you wanted to whack 'em and stack you’d have your indicator rod, or...