My old wading jacket began leaking recently — leaking badly, in fact, when I was deep down a logging road, two hours from a town, more than 10 from home, with no other jacket with me — and so I set out find a new jacket.
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I’m writing today about a company you likely don’t know about, but one you should. But first, let me start with the humble bag.
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For the 2015 season, I’ve been testing Hatch’s Nomad pliers. I’ve put them through a battery of tests and, at the end of the season, I can say that they are my favorite pliers on the market. Here’s why.
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No such trouble with the Hobie Sportsman. My first run out on it was easy: I didn’t fall once. I rode some gentle waves, crested a few, paddled around, and chased after a kayak who was, in turn, chasing stripers.
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In the end, if you are looking for a high-quality waterproof bag or your fly fishing needs — and if you’re carrying expensive equipment — I would recommend these bags by Filson. A great product.
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This dubbing needle condenses Marc’s incredible craftsmanship into one small, beautiful package. They are, without question, the most beautiful dubbing needles I have ever seen. The metal work is remarkable. It has the precision of a jewel maker, and the heart of a bamboo purist.
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It’s 8pm and the spinner fall is on. The trout are rising, and you’ve identified the pattern. But it’s getting hard to see, and you don’t like a fly whipping by your face without protective shades on.
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It was a great joy to recently test the Thomas & Thomas Heirloom, which was given to me by the guys at T&T after my recent visit to their headquarters. Here’s my review.
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Short of a rod and reel, a good pair of polarized sunglasses are essential. Check out my review of Costa Del Mar’s Tuna Aleey 580p sunglasses.
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In preparing for my trip to the Gaspé Peninsula, I was planning on searching for two types of tail: Atlantic salmon, and striped bass. I needed a reel whose drag system was strong enough to stop a Gaspe salmon, and durable enough to withstand nights in the surf and hours on dirt roads.
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