Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
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...
The Winston B3 Plus, Is this A Turning Point?
I have loved Winston fly rods since I cast one for the first time, but this is something completely different. I just got my hands on a Winston B3 Plus 11 weight and took it to the Florida Keys for tarpon. I only own a couple...
Taking An Epic Plunge
By Justin Pickett No, not over my head into a cold river. Instead, I’m diving completely blind into my first rod build. I’ve been interested in building a rod for some time, but the task has always seemed more daunting and tedious than I had patience for,...
Umpqua UPG Fly Box Review
Umpqua really raised the bar when they introduced their UPG line of fly boxes. In fact, they won multiple awards at trade shows, which were voted on by professionals in the industry. Their goal in mind when designing the UPG fly boxes was to tailor...