Category Archives: Gear Reviews
The Skwala Carbon Fishing Jacket: Review
There’s been a lot of buzz about Skwala, the newest brand in fly fishing apparel. I was pretty excited to get my hands on the Carbon jacket to see if it lives up to the hype. An American brand, located in Bozeman MT, when Squalla...
The Scott Wave Fly Rod Has A Secret
Scott’s new mid-price offering, The Wave, is not what I expected. Jim Bartschi sent me a seven weight wave a couple of months ago, just before I headed to Belize for five days. He didn’t tell me anything about it, which is typical for Jim....
The New and Improved Simms G3 Waders: Video
You have to be careful when you update an industry standard like the G3 Wader. Fortunately, Simms knocked it out of the park. The new G3 waders take quality and design to the next level. I was, frankly, shocked at the look and feel of these...
Light Where You Need It
The sun has dipped below the horizon and the evening chill is in the air. You've got maybe thirty more minutes to fish if you push it. The hatch is on and you can hear fish rising all around you as you struggle in the waning...
Keep your thirst quenched without the baggage
It's late spring and everyday we're moving one step closer to summer. Air temperatures are climbing into the 70s and 80s on most days and will soon be even higher. These conditions make it extremely important that anglers are staying properly hydrated while they're on the...