Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
First Fly Rods
What should your first fly rod be? Does it matter? My first fly rod was a 9' 7 weight bamboo given to me by my grandfather. Not some cherished family heirloom or finely tooled work of art. It was a piece of shit with half the...
Scott Fly Rods Come On Strong In 2015
I've been a fan of Scott fly rods since the first time I cast one. The quality and design of Scott fly rods is second to none. This year at IFTD Scott unveiled a couple of hot new rods that I'm pretty excited about. The Tidal is...
Simms Bags It In 2015
No, Simms isn't going anywhere. But you probably are and no matter where you go Simms has a bag for your gear. The new line of bags from Simms is one of the most impressive I've seen. Some of the highlights are waterproof zippered bags for...
Put Some DeYoung on Your Yeti
There are few artists as immediately recognizable as Derek DeYoung. Derek's bold images have changed the look of fly fishing. Now he's looking to change the look of your Yeti cooler. These new Yeti cooler accessories are styling and tough as nails. They'll give your cooler,...
New Cigars Just For Anglers
By Daren Hearsch IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, YOU FORGET THINGS. Not important things, like birthdays and anniversaries, but things that tend to make fishing trips challenging. Things like rods, reels and leaders. I try to keep a bag packed with all of the essentials so I can...