Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
New Tippet and Wading Boots From Orvis
The tippet wars rage on and Orvis has a strong contender. I've been using Orvis Super Strong tippet since the 1980s. It's never let me down but Orvis saw room for improvement. The new material is true diameter and tested for wet knot strength. I talked...
Umpqua Swiftwater ZS Tech Vest Winner
This was a fun contest. We asked our readers to photograph their worst tangles, snags and clusters for the chance to win a new Umpqua Swiftwater ZS Tech Vest and some of them got pretty serious. You can see all of the entries by going...
The Definition of Clutch
By Justin Pickett When you hear the word “Clutch”, what comes to mind? If you look it up in the dictionary, there are a variety of definitions. “To hold tightly.” “To seize.” “Successful in tense situations.” “Power or control.” It is a versatile word, and can be...
The Truth About Scientific Anglers
2016 will go down in history as the year of the tippet wars. It seems that every manufacturer has new tippet and leader material this year, each claiming to be stronger than ever before. That's probably true across the board. Advances in tippet technology happen at...
UMPQUA SWIFTWATER ZS TECH VEST GIVE-AWAY
Want the new Umpqua Zero Sweep Swiftwater Tech Vest? Well, here's how you get one! First you have to understand the whole idea behind Zero Sweep. Umpqua worked with Navy SEALS to design their awesome new tech pack and vest. If you're a navy SEAL about...