While neither based nor produced in New England, there’s no doubt that C.F.Burkheimer’s rods are things of beauty — and, that they can huck some serious line. This is a great video, featuring background on the construction of their rods, interviews, and the obligatory slow-mo casting shots.
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L.L.Bean Spring Fishing Weekend: March 15-17th
In case you were looking for an excuse to talk fly fishing, here’s three more: Lefty Kreh, Steve Rajeff, and Kelly Galloup. If you need more, check your pulse. Here you have a trout expert, a world class caster, and one of the world’s most celebrated fly fishermen.
Read More >>Downtown Boston Orvis Store Closing
Many of you have already heard, but the downtown Boston Orvis location will soon be shutting it doors. For those who work or live downtown, this is bad news, regardless of what you think of the large fishing company.
Read More >>The Best Review of Waders, Ever?
The other day, a friend sent me this: the Yellowstone Angler 2013 Wader Shootout. It is, without question, the most thorough review of waders I have ever read.
Read More >>Hoagy B. Carmichael Book Signing, Talk: March 7th at Concord Outfitters
New England Spey Clave II Update: Vendors, Demos & Tyers
In my last post about the New England Spey Clave II, I promised more updates when more information became available. Today’s the day when a list of vendors, demos, and fly tyers was released. All told, it looks like it’s going to be a great event. See below, or see my old post on this topic for more.
Read More >>Recap: Fly Fishing Film Tour
Last week, the fun lovin’ boys of the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) rolled into the Somerville Theater for what turned out to be one very short, and one very long, night. What do I mean by that? Let me explain.
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Bear’s Den 15th Annual Fly Fishing Expo
It’s that time of year again — time for the Bear’s Den Fly Fishing Expo. Short of the Marlboro show, it’s one of the best shows available to those north of Somerset. The style of the lads at the Bear’s Den isn’t for everyone, but they’ve got everything, they have great service, and they put on a good show. Who’s going?
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