Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
The Fishpond Thunderhead Fishing Pack Reviewed
Every couple of years a piece of fly fishing gear comes along that makes me wonder how I lived without it. The Fishpond Thunderhead pack is one of those brilliant designs. It makes you wonder if the folks at Fishpond will ever run out of great...
Umpqua’s Bandolier, Just What You Need
By Louis Cahill The more I fish, the less I want to carry, and the Bandolier fishing pack from Umpqua makes it easy to carry just what you need and nothing else. The bandolier is one of Umpqua’s new Zero Sweep packs, which feature slick, anti-snag design....
Saturday Shoutout / The Wader Makers
Ever wonder about the folks who make your waders? Warning: This video from Simms shows graphic scenes of real anglers dodging work. I might have been tempted to pass this off as corporate propaganda if I didn’t know so many good people at Simms. In my...
The New Sage X, The Technology Behind The Action
For weeks now I’ve been keeping the biggest secret in fly-fishing. I feel very fortunate to be one of a few folks trusted with knowledge of the new Sage X fly rod. When a company like Sage asks you to keep your mouth shut about their...
What is Recovery Rate and How Does It Affect Fly-Rod Action?
When we refer to a fly-rod as being fast or slow, what we are talking about is recovery rate. Recovery rate simply means how quickly does the bent rod return to its natural, straight position. This recovery rate is inherent to the rod and can be...