Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
Hazard Hooks Review
By Justin Pickett A good hook is a necessity. Whether I’m tying my own flies, or buying from a local shop, I always make sure that the fly is lashed to a quality hook. One of the worst feelings in fly fishing is losing a fish...
Echo’s Bad Ass Glass Quickshot
By Justin Pickett The resurgence of fiberglass rods over the past few years has been interesting. Rods that could have been found on eBay, or in antique shops, for a few bucks have suddenly bloomed into this new identity of high-end versions with words like “technology” and...
Sunday Classic / The Homemade Yeti Cooler
Don't get me wrong, your Yeti is a great cooler and, yes, you can use it for a poling platform, sort of, and it does make you look very cool but if you're like me and you travel a lot to fish it's just not...
Simms Bounty Hunter Rod Cannons and Reel Case Review
When your travel plans call for checking expensive fly rods and reels, the right travel cases mean peace of mind. Justin and I have just returned from an epic trip across Argentina. We fished and camped on the famous Limay river in Patagonia and then jetted...
Build Your Own Fly Rod: DIY Video 5
Matt Draft of Proof Fly Fishing is back for episode 5 of our DIY fly rod build. In this episode Matt will go over the techniques for mixing thread finish for a perfect finish on your wraps. He’ll show you how to prep the wraps and...