Category Archives: Gear Reviews
Echo’s Bad Ass Glass Quickshot
By Justin Pickett The resurgence of fiberglass rods over the past few years has been interesting. Rods that could have been found on eBay, or in antique shops, for a few bucks have suddenly bloomed into this new identity of high-end versions with words like “technology” and...
The Orvis Helios 3 F and D
Which Helios 3 fly rod is right for the saltwater angler? I have spent the last two weeks fly fishing for bonefish in the Bahamas. As you would expect, there were some beautiful days and some real howlers. In my rod quiver for the trip were...
Orvis Recon 10ft 3wt Review
By Justin Pickett I never leave the house without a ten-foot rod. Big water. Small streams. No matter the size of the water, I have found that a versatile ten-footer can serve me well in a multitude of situations when fishing for trout. This past year Orvis...
Lamson Center Axis Reviewed
The Center Axis fly rod and reel combo from Waterworks Lamson is something completely different. The idea of changing the union of fly rod and reel has been kicked around for a while now. To my knowledge the Center Axis is the most serious attempt by...
RIO Flats Pro Stealth Fly Line Review
The new Flats Pro Stealth fly line looks to be RIO’s best offering in years. Ladies and gentleman, we have a winner. This fly line answers some very big questions for me and my first outing with it was a success. The Flats Pro delivered everything...