Category Archives: Gear Reviews
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...
The Echo SR Switch, Trout Spey Gets Serious
I love chasing trout with two-hand rods. If you haven't figured this out yet, I'm a total fly rod nerd. Switch rods are somewhere near the top of the list of stuff I geek out about. I only need the flimsiest of excuses to start Spey...
Orvis Recon, Too Good For The Money
"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...
The Simms Headwater Sling Pack
THIS PACK ANSWERS SO MANY QUESTIONS FOR ME THAT I'M STARTING TO THINK SIMMS HAS MY PHONE TAPPED. I am a creature of habit. When I find something that works for me, I'd rather fight than switch. That's never more true than when it comes to...