Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
The Orvis Helios 3 F and D
Which Helios 3 fly rod is right for the saltwater angler? I have spent the last two weeks fly fishing for bonefish in the Bahamas. As you would expect, there were some beautiful days and some real howlers. In my rod quiver for the trip were...
Sunday Classic / DIY Fly Line Loop with Step-by-Step Instructions
Most fly lines these days already come with welded loops at the ends for the easy attachment of backing and leaders. If you fish as much as I do though, eventually they get worn out and need to be replaced. Most anglers just use a...
Build Your Own Fly Rod: DIY Video #2
Matt Draft is back for the second video on building your own fly rod. In this week’s video Matt will help you understand the components that make a quality fly rod. You’ll learn about the choices available in grips, reel seats, guides and more. Matt also...
Orvis Recon 10ft 3wt Review
By Justin Pickett I never leave the house without a ten-foot rod. Big water. Small streams. No matter the size of the water, I have found that a versatile ten-footer can serve me well in a multitude of situations when fishing for trout. This past year Orvis...
New G3 Guide Waders From Simms: Video
The most popular wader on the market just got better. This year Simms is introducing a full line of updated G3 guide waders, including a traditional chest wader, wading pants and a women’s chest wader. The big update is a new, more comfortable four layer Gore-Tex...