Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
New Wet Wading Boots From Simms
The Simms Intruder boot is made just for the wet wader. This is one of the coolest wading boots I've seen in a while. It's kind of a special purpose boot but if you do a lot of fishing without waders, it's worth checking out. Simms...
Under Armour ISO-Chill, Made Right
I'M WARY OF GIMMICKS AND MARKETING SLOGANS. I tend to discount claims made by any company about the magical properties of their products. So when I hear that a piece of clothing will keep me cool when it's a hundred degrees and there's not a breath...
3 Dynamite Spey Rods For 2015
I've had the chance to cast a lot of Spey rods this year and 3 have earned my respect. Whether I'm fishing switch rods for trout or full-on Spey rods for steelhead and salmon, I love swinging flies with two-handed rod. I only wish I...
Sunday Classic / Save Your Fingers Fly Fishing – Use Lycra Finger Sleeves
Today's the day for a big fish. It's perfect streamer fishing conditions with overcast skies and there's been lots of aggressive fish. I'm pounding the banks with my favorite streamer for thirty minutes when I notice the grit on my fly line is starting to agitate...
The Nautilus Silver King, An Apex Predator
We put the Nautilus Silver King fly reel in a head-to-head comparison with the Hatch Finatic. The results were dramatic. I was lucky enough to catch the palolo worm hatch in the Florida Keys this year. If you've never witnessed 10,000 adult tarpon in a full-blown...