Orvis released a new wet-wading boot this spring, the Pro Approach Hiker. I don’t enjoy fishing with crowds, so I spend most of my time
For fly tiers, Dr. Slick has introduced a new tool, the bead tweezer. For years, I have struggled to find an easy, reliable way to
Call me a traditionalist if you must, but I think that one of Lee Wulff’s greatest gifts to anglers is the fly fishing vest. It
I’m getting older and the lenses in my eyes are getting stiffer, just like my joints. This ocular affliction is called presbyopia. The lenses no
Hikers often carry a Camelbak or water bottles to maintain hydration, but why should anglers? We’re standing in or floating on water all day long,
Several years ago, I bought my first ten foot rod. I soon discovered that there are many virtues of a ten foot fly rod. In
Orvis acquired Scientific Anglers several years ago. Since that acquisition, the Orvis lines have undergone a complete overhaul. The most recent line upgrade was recently
If you like to wet-wade, you should check out the new Simms Intruder Boot (https://www.simmsfishing.com/intruder-boot). It is designed specifically for wet-wading. In years past, I
For this blog, I’ll assume that you have or will read my January blog, “Fly Fishing, Getting Started“. Hopefully you have had a chance to
‘Tis the start of a new year! I couldn’t think of a more apropos topic than “getting started” into the sport of fly fishing. I
Many, if not most, fly fishers believe that a good cast is most dependent upon the fly rod and the caster. However, I would posit
Earlier this year year, I had the opportunity to work part-time at the Orvis Flyshop in Charlottesville Virginia. While there, I tested their complete line
This year, Yellowstone National Park has banned the use of felt soled wading boots. I understand this change. Many fishermen move from one watershed to
I confess at the outset that I am a fly rod junkie. It seems that I am always in the market for another great fly
Like so many things in life, the ideal fly rod length has evolved not in a straight line, but rather, in a full circle. Today, the
I’m a frugal shopper, always trying to make sure that I get my money’s worth. However, over the last several weeks, I have come to
Animas Reel by Ross Reels Are you looking for a large-arbor reel that doesn’t cost a fortune? A reel with a buttery-smooth drag system that
Product Reviews – Tips for Bargain Hunting Fly fishing gear continues to become more and more expensive. Consequently, I am always looking for bargains. Following
We finally made it back out to Montana, just as the salmon fly hatch was winding down on the Madison. The trout had been making
