In the end, the Sage Salt HD and the Rio Coastal Quickshooter XP was my favorite saltwater combination of 2017. Once spring rolls around, and stripers start feeding again, I’ll keep reaching for it. It’s just that good.
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Review: Thomas & Thomas DNA Spey 13′ 7 Weight
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.
Read More >>Yeti Panga Dry Duffel Bag Review: Gear & Beer Video
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.
Read More >>Women’s Wader Review: Redington Sonic-Pro
“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.
Read More >>Gear Review: Orvis Pliers and Nippers
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!
Read More >>Gear & Beer VI: Yeti Hopper and Dale’s Pale Ale
It’s time for Gear & Beer Volume VI, this time featuring the Yeti Hopper and Dale’s Pale Ale by Oskar Blues Brewery.
Read More >>Review: Cheeky Limitless 475 Fly Reel
This is a good reel. From a pure functional perspective, it’s precisely what most fly fishermen will need — and, at $475, it’s three or four hundred dollars cheaper than other reels that claim to deliver the same thing.
Read More >>Review: Costa Corbina Polarized Fishing Glasses
I recently went on a trip tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Florida and tried out the Costa Corbinas with Blue Mirror 580 glass lenses. They were perfect, for a number of reasons.
Read More >>Gear & Beer Vol IV: XTRATUF 6″ Ankle Deck Boot & Oxbow Farmhouse Ale
It’s time for Gear & Beer Volume IV, featuring XTRATUF’s new 6″ ankle deck boot, paired with Maine’s very own Oxbow Farmhouse Ale. Hope you enjoy this episode. A full review of the boots is coming soon!
Read More >>Smoked Bluefish Pâté Recipe
What is good food — and I mean really good food — meant to do: nourish or entertain? Smoked bluefish pâté does both. Here’s my recipe.
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