Nautilus Reels – New Reel Designs and Factory Expansion

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Nautilus Reels has become one of the top fly reel manufacturers in the United States the last few years. In fact, their reels have become so popular, they’ve had a hard time keeping up with demand, and they’ve even had to turn away business at...



The Fishpond Westwater Collection

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Fishpond really stepped it up this year. Their new Westwater collection is best gear I’ve seen from them in years. The boat bag has a serious zipper on it and the travel duffle is incredibly light. A hefty sling pack and waste pack all in...



The Scott F2 Blows My Skirt Up…Again!

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I fell in love with this little fiberglass beauty on the casting pond at the IFDT show in New Orleans in 2011. Jim Bartschi, president of Scott Fly Rods, saw me throwing long graceful loops with the F2 7′ 3 weight and came over to...



The Vedavoo Tight Lines Sling Pack

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The Vedavoo Tight Lines Sling Pack is one of the most innovative products I’ve seen in a long time. Scott Hunter’s innovative design redefines the fishing pack. This ultra light weight and totally un-cumbersome pack lets you carry the gear you need with the freedom...



The Bauer Rogue Classic, Made for Spey

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With more anglers every day discovering Spey casting, I’m shocked at how few really good Spey reels are on the market. Most of the guys I see fishing two handers are using saltwater reels on them and there’s something to be said for that. Most...