Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
The Stickman P-5 Fly Rod Reviewed
As soon as you take the Stickman P-5 out of it’s tube you know you have something special. The leather patch sewn to the tube, which bears the name Stickman, and the natural linen rod sock trimmed in black are your first clues that this 9-foot,...
Simms Solarflex Armor: Video
Simms new Cool-Core technology keeps you cool when the heat is on. Staying cool while protecting yourself from the damaging rays of the sun is always a challenge. The new Solarflex Armor from Simms has a couple of tricks up it’s sleeve to do just that....
Two Great New Fly Rods From The Folks At RL Winston
2018 is going to be another big year for new fly rods and Winston is stepping up with two new offerings, the Kairos and Nimbus. These two rods are a unique offering for Winston in a couple of ways. They are intended to introduce new anglers...
Sunday Classic / Caring for Bamboo Fly Rods
I've had several folks request some content on making simple repairs to bamboo fly rods. I fully intend to to that for you, but it means that I have to find the time to get in the shop. That seems unreasonably difficult these days. Before...
Forget Everything You Think You Know About The Scott G-Series Fly Rod
The new G-Series fly rods, from Scott, are a unique and refreshing offering. The package arrived at my door with a note taped on the outside, saying that I couldn't tell anyone about what was on the inside. On the one hand, I’m pretty happy to...