The Douglas SKY Fly-Rod Review

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Over the past handful of weeks I’ve been trying out a pretty awesome new stick that will be the new flagship offering from Douglas Outdoors. “Who is Douglas Outdoors?” is usually the raised-brow response I get when I mention their name. Not everyone has yet to...



The Fishpond Thunderhead Fishing Pack Reviewed

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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

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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

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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

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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...