Category Archives: Gear Reviews
The G Loomis IMX Pro Short Spey: Review
By Louis Cahill The IMX Pro Short Spey may be the best bargain in fly-fishing. Every one of the IMX Pro fly rods I’ve cast has been a joy, but the 11-foot 11-inch two-handers really stand out. I cast the 3 weight on the pond at IFTD...
Simms’ Women’s G3 Guide Waders: Review
By: Alice Tesar Simms’ Women’s G3 Guide Waders are a change worth making. I’m a skeptic for change. I’ve worn my leaky waders for 2 years now because I like the fit and the weight of them. 2 years of settling for cold, wet legs after standing...
Simms Intruder Boot Review
By Louis Cahill The Simms Intruder boot answers a lot of questions for anglers who wet wade. You haven’t seen me review a wading boot in quite some time. My G3 guide boots just won’t wear out so I haven’t had a reason to replace them. I...
Lamson Cobalt Saltwater Fly Reel Review
The Lamson Cobalt is a big game fly reel with a pedigree. I’ll be honest, I’ve always thought of Lamson as a trout reel company. I don’t mean that to be dismissive, but I think of them as making great trout reels and, for saltwater reels,...
Loon UV Infiniti Light Video Review
By Bob Reece The ease of working with UV resins is largely determined by the quality of light that is applied to cure them. As an Umpqua fly designer and guide, I spend a large amount of time throughout the year behind the vise. ...