Fly Fishing Gear Reviews
In the category “Fly Fishing Gear Reviews”, I cover generic topics like fly lines, reels, rods, etc. In addition, I provide reviews of products that I have personally used, and find particularly useful.
the Helios Fly Rods
I work part-time at an Orvis fly shop, and was told that the new Helios fly rods would arrive in ...
Return of the Thomas & Thomas Paradigm
Roughly twenty-five years ago, I acquired my first REALLY GOOD fly rod, a 905 Thomas & Thomas (T&T) Paradigm. I ...
Product Review: A New Wet-Wading Boot
Orvis released a new wet-wading boot this spring, the Pro Approach Hiker. I don't enjoy fishing with crowds, so I ...
Product Review: The Bead Tweezer
For fly tiers, Dr. Slick has introduced a new tool, the bead tweezer. For years, I have struggled to find ...
The Vest vs. the Packs
Call me a traditionalist if you must, but I think that one of Lee Wulff's greatest gifts to anglers is ...
Magnifiers for Fly Fishers
I'm getting older and the lenses in my eyes are getting stiffer, just like my joints. This ocular affliction is ...
Hydration Solved for Fly Fishers
Hikers often carry a Camelbak or water bottles to maintain hydration, but why should anglers? We're standing in or floating ...
Virtues of a Ten Foot Fly Rod
Several years ago, I bought my first ten foot rod. I soon discovered that there are many virtues of a ...
Orvis PRO Trout Line
Orvis acquired Scientific Anglers several years ago. Since that acquisition, the Orvis lines have undergone a complete overhaul. The most ...
Product Review: Simms Intruder Boot
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 ...
Fly Fishing, Getting Started, Step ll
For this blog, I'll assume that you have or will read my January blog, "Fly Fishing, Getting Started". Hopefully you ...
Fly Fishing, Getting Started
'Tis the start of a new year! I couldn't think of a more apropos topic than "getting started" into the ...
Fly Line Basics
Many, if not most, fly fishers believe that a good cast is most dependent upon the fly rod and the ...
Product Review- Ten Foot Orvis Recon Rods
Earlier this year year, I had the opportunity to work part-time at the Orvis Flyshop in Charlottesville Virginia. While there, ...
Orvis Ultra Light Wading Boots
This year, Yellowstone National Park has banned the use of felt soled wading boots. I understand this change. Many fishermen ...
Orvis Helios 3 Fly Rod- Product Review
I confess at the outset that I am a fly rod junkie. It seems that I am always in the ...
Fly Fishing Tactics – Fly Rod Length
Like so many things in life, the ideal fly rod length has evolved not in a straight line, but rather, in ...
Product Review- Smith Sunglasses
I'm a frugal shopper, always trying to make sure that I get my money's worth. However, over the last several ...
Product Review- Ross Animas Reel
Animas Reel by Ross Reels Are you looking for a large-arbor reel that doesn't cost a fortune? A reel with ...
Product Reviews – Tips for Bargain Hunting
Product Reviews - Tips for Bargain Hunting Fly fishing gear continues to become more and more expensive. Consequently, I am ...
Product Reviews- Fly Fishing Equipment
We finally made it back out to Montana, just as the salmon fly hatch was winding down on the Madison ...
