Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
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...
Glass With Ass, The Orvis Superfine Glass Rod
WARNING: FIBERGLASS IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE. I love the feel of fiberglass rods for trout fishing. It's as if all of my stress is just absorbed by the material. I can not be tense or angry or anxious with a glass rod in my hand. It's just...
The Airflo Saltwater Cold Striper Line Is Cooler Than Cool
SALTWATER FLY FISHING IS NOT ALL FUN IN THE SUN. A couple of my recent trips have been pretty cold and miserable. One thing that can make a cold saltwater trip especially miserable is having the wrong fly line. Most saltwater fly lines are tropical lines...
Way Cool Nautilus Reels
WHEN THINGS GET HOT, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP REEL COOL. Big fish, and I mean big fish, require a reel with serious drag. As much as I enjoy landing a steelhead with a vintage Hardy you will not find me fishing one during the Palolo Worm...
What makes a fly reel worth the money?
I RECEIVED THIS EMAIL THE OTHER DAY FROM MY GOOD FRIEND BRIAN BOGGS. "Louis, I'm looking for the right four-wt reel. I am of a mind to shop the low end for reels since I don't catch large fish that need to be fought on the...