New Fly Rods At Affordable Prices, From Echo

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2016 brings us a bunch of new Echo fly rods. Tim Rajeff is always pushing limits. That's what made him a champion fly caster and it's what makes him a great rod designer. He designs Echo fly rods on the idea that a great casting rod...

Buster Wants to be a Fly Fishing Guide

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Every couple of months, for about the last ten years, I've been contacted by recreational fly fisherman around the country, asking me to give them advice on how to go about becoming a fly fishing guide. Choosing to become a full-time fly fishing guide is...

Saturday Shoutout / TFM And Things That Click

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There's something about classic fly reels. For years I fished with classic fly reels. While those old reels are still in my collection, they made it out of the rotation for a while. I got focused on catching big fish and got tired of losing them...

Simms Bounty Hunter Luggage

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If you travel to fish Simms has you covered. Fly anglers have some pretty specific needs when it comes to travel. Not every traveler has to worry about packing wet boots and waders,,for,example. So why not get your luggage from folks who understand what you...

Don’t Let Landing A Fish Stress You Out

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Does landing fish stress you out? I got an email the other day from a reader asking what he should do with his rod when landing a fish. He was worked up and clearly struggling. I could see the scene in my head and I knew...