Category Archives: The Hot Ticket
Let Your Voices Ring – A Letter To G&G
Jody Martin What follows is a letter I received from a reader. It concerns the impending public land crisis and is to some extent critical of our coverage of that issue. Given the importance of this issue to the outdoor community I have decided to publish...
3 New Dynamite Fly Rods From Orvis
The folks at Orvis think of 2016 as the year they focused on reels, but the 3 new rods they released are all amazing. These 3 rods are admittedly variations on existing Orvis products, but some of them are so different they are in a class...
Relax, Read the Water and Believe
Sometimes, wanting too much can get you in trouble on the water. If you set your goals too high and lose sight of the real reason you're out there in the first place (to be blessed with catching a few fish and relaxing), before...
New fly rods and reels from Sage
It’s a big year for Sage. The folks on Bainbridge Island have been hard at work this year. The X rod is a huge product launch for Sage and deserving of the hype surrounding it. The line of X rods is pretty deep and there are...
Fly Fishing: Too Much Mending Can Ruin Your Drift
One of the most critical techniques of fly fishing that anglers often lack knowledge in, is understanding how to properly mend fly line during the drift. If I tallied up all the time I spend each day instructing clients on various fly fishing techniques, teaching...