In a world of rapid change, sometimes it’s reassuring to find a reliable constant. And in a world of marketing hype, sometimes it’s reassuring to find something that doesn’t overpromise, but simply delivers. These were my thoughts this summer as I tried out the Thomas & Thomas DNA Spey 13′ 7# on two Atlantic salmon trips to Canada’s Gaspe peninsula.
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We recently reviewed the Yeti Panga Dry Duffel bag on a special holiday 2017 edition of Gear & Bear. We featured the new Yeti Panga with the truly delicious and rare Bissell Brothers Swish.
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“How’s the booty?” asked my father-in-law, inquiring about my new women’s Redington Sonic Pro waders. “It’s great!” I can confidently say that the new Redington Women’s Sonic-Pro waders are the best waders I’ve ever worn. Both in the booty and in the booties.
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Two weeks ago, my friend Dave and I headed north for some late season Atlantic salmon fishing. We stopped at the Matapedia for a day and a half to test gear, knock some rust off, and see friends, as a prelude to a week on Grand Cascapedia.
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Guest author Bob Green writes about catching albies during the Martha’s Vineyard Derby in sporty weather.
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This past weekend, I went out chasing false albacore off Cape Cod with my dad and a friend. The morning lit up with albies immediately, and stayed pretty strong all day, with only a brief pause around slack tide. I’m not always one to count, but I think we boated close to 20 albies. What a day — and what a beautiful day!
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What is the best line for Atlantic salmon? I think I now have the answer — RIO’s new InTouch Single Handed Spey Line 3D. After using it this season it is, without question, my favorite line for not only chasing but actually catching Atlantic salmon.
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Check out the latest Gear & Beer in which we discuss the Orvis pliers and nippers, as well as Rising Tide’s Maine Island Trail Ale!
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Long, calm flats. Subtle wakes. Sounds like bone fishing in Florida, right? On this day, we’re poling the flats of southern Maine, casting to striped bass.
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Some photos and thoughts following the two handed saltwater clinic, sponsored by Beulah Fly Rods, Cheeky, and Why Knot.
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