Sunday Classic / The Scott F2 Blows My Skirt Up…Again!

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I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS LITTLE FIBERGLASS BEAUTY ON THE CASTING POND AT THE IFDT SHOW IN NEW ORLEANS IN 2011. Jim Bartschi, president of Scott Fly Rods, saw me throwing long graceful loops with the F2 7' 3 weight and came over to correct...

Saturday Shoutout / Deeter on Rod Reviews

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If you ever plan to buy a fly rod you should read this first. I've written my share of rod reviews. I've recommended rods I love and tried to be clear about the virtues and shortcomings of each. I've been praised, blasted, questioned and on occasion...

Cool new packs from From Vedavoo

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Vedavoo is rocking in 2016 I have to confess, I love seeing this brand succeed. I remember the first time Scott Hunter showed up at IFTD with his hand sewn fishing packs he made in the garage. I knew then I was seeing something special. Now...

G&G Beginner Series: Rods, Reels, and Ready-To-Fish Kits

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By Justin Pickett The first pieces of equipment we typically look for when getting into fly fishing are the rod and reel. After all, without those two things, there isn’t a whole lot of fishing that’s gonna get done. So what do you buy? Why do you...

Golden Dorado on the Fly Require a Mix of Skills

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By Louis Cahill There's nothing cooler than catching a new species on the fly. I recently had my first encounter with the golden dorado, a species I have coveted for some time. I hosted a group at the Parana On The Fly lodge with Andes Drifters...