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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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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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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