Have you just moved to the Northeast? Do you live here, and have your favorite water, but are hesitant to try new, unfamiliar water? Or, like me, do you simply like to read about fly fishing in your area?
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The Orvis Helios 2, a rod that has won so many awards that it hardly needs an introduction. But it’s worth it — trust me.
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Every once and while, a piece of fly fishing gear can remind you of your childhood — of fishing with your dad, and the smells and feeling that went with it. Such is the experience I had with Finn Utility’s new Richmond Tube role.
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Over Thanksgiving, I sat down with my dad and shot this short video to promote his new book, Side Casts. I wrote about the book a few months ago, but we had some fun making this video over the holidays.
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A few years ago, I started looking for a new saltwater rod — a double-handed one. After looking around, I settled on a brand that make my favorite Spey rod: the Beulah Opal rod. Check out my review here
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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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I’m proud to share that my dad has published a new book. This one, called Side Casts, builds off of his prior collection of non-fiction essays called 8 By Carmichael with more stories of both renowned and sometimes forgotten fly fishing figures, places, and innovations.
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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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