Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
Echo EPR Saltwater Fly Rod Review
I’ll put this simply. The Echo EPR out fishes rods at twice the price. Let me tell you a story about how I fell in love with this rod the first time I cast it. I did something I’d tell any angler to never do. I...
The Orvis US Made Mirage Fly Reel: Review
The USA-Made Mirage Makes Its Debut It’s been a big push for some time now… Fly rods, reels, lines, gear, accessories, clothing; Anglers want more products made stateside, as opposed to the cheaper, foreign alternatives. This typically means a steeper price, but with that also comes...
The Orvis Helios 2 One-Piece 5-Weight Review
By Louis Cahill It’s trout season and if you are looking for a hot new trout stick, I have good news. The Orvis Helios 2 has proven to be one of my favorite fly rods in every weight I have fished. I own a handful of them...
Graphite VS Fiberglass With Tim Rajeff: Video
What’s the difference between graphite and fiberglass fly rods? Most fly rods, these days, are made of carbon fiber but a generation ago fiberglass was king. Today glass rods are making a strong resurgence, and with good reason. There are some benefits to fishing a fiberglass...
Echo Bad Ass Glass: Review
I saw this fly rod and I knew I had to have it. I have a problem. I openly admit that. I am a fly rod junkie and I’m in way too deep to stop now. Once you reach the point in the addiction when you...