Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
The Woman Behind The Feel
IF SHE WAS A MAN, SHE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A COWBOY. The kind of quiet, earnest character Gary Cooper played in his old westerns. Raised on a Montana ranch with five brothers, she stands as if she were always ready to get to work. You...
RIO Slick Cast Coating and Technical Trout Fly Line: Video
By Louis Cahill Here's an unboxing and video review of the new RIO Slick Cast Coating and Technical Trout fly line. When I do product reviews, I generally test a product for months before writing the review. That insures that the review is thorough and thoughtful, but it...
3 Reasons Fly Fisherman Should Consider Wearing A Long-Bill Hat
When I look at a long-bill hat, images of Ernest Hemingway, swinging wet flies on one of his favorite trout waters pops into my head. Next, I see the silhouette of the legendary fly fisherman and guide, Flip Pallot, with his masculine beard protruding beneath...
A Truckvault Offers the Ultimate in Function, Convenience and Security
THIS MAY BE THE SINGLE GREATEST PIECE OF GEAR A FLY ANGLER CAN OWN. As I have said on many occasions, it's called Gink and GASOLINE for a reason. I live in my truck. Last week alone I drove over 5000 miles with my Adipose skiff...
The New Ross San Miguel Fly Reel
The new San Miguel fly reel from Ross is an update of a classic design. Sometimes you can't beat the classics. While the look and feel of the new San Miguel is all classic, there are some definite performance upgrades, like the hidden large arbor. CHECK OUT...