Orvis Recon, Too Good For The Money

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"I don't know what the conversations were like at Orvis when this rod was being developed but I'd be shocked if no one expressed concerns that it was too good for the money." I'm not sure what I expected from the Orvis Recon, but it wasn't...



Maven Fly, Fly Fishing Gear For Women, By Women

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Quality you can feel, style you can't help but see. Women's fishing clothing is a tough market and one too many fly fishing brands ignore all together. With women being the fastest growing demographic in fly fishing, it's nice to see a company like Maven Fly...



Nautilus’s New Silver King Is A Winner

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The new Nautilus Silver King fly reel does not play. If you've been reading Gink and Gasoline for a while, you may have figured out that I love Nautilus reels. Owner, Kristen Mustad has become a good friend and in an industry full of really smart...



The SA Skagit Extreme Intermediate, Better Casts, Better Swings, More Fish

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In the end it all comes down to this. A better head means more fish. I had the opportunity to try out the Scientific Anglers Skagit Extreme Intermediate head while fishing the Deschutes river this September. It didn't take long for me to fall in love....



Mystic Fly Rods, This One’s For The Ladies

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Screen-Shot-2014-12-17-at-4.31.51-PMGreat new two handers and a speciality rod for women that isn't pink. I've been really impressed with the rods I've fished from this little Michigan company. Especially the two hand rods. The action is sweet and the quality of the components and finish are remarkable....