I’m excited to review the Cheeky Launch Fly Fishing Reel. Last year, I lost a rod and reel by setting it on the roof of my car—it tumbled off when I hit 35 mph. Over the winter, I built up a new rod, and folks on my newsletter have heard about this already. I’d love […]
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Where to point beginners to fly fishing to fill a fly box? I’ve really struggled with this, folks asking what flies should I start out with? Well, I’m excited to provide the “deets” for the Ventures Fly Co 40 Fly Assortment, a collection that’s should be the perfect jumping off point for starting your fly
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I’ve been busy at the bench, cranking out hare’s ears, pheasant tails, and midge nymphs, all thanks to the Riverruns Colorado vise. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a “tying vise” nerd. This obsession probably kicked off at a club meeting where we had a fly-tying competition to raise funds for a local river conservation project.
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In the course of a single summer I destroyed 3 smartphones by dropping them into the river. On phone #2, I was on a remote fishing trip in northern Michigan. I had to leave my fish camp and drive 2 hours to find a Verizon dealer. Being the “smart guy” that I am, I insured
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There’s no mathematical formula at least one that I’m aware of to help you select the correct size fly fishing reel. Instead, I recommend taking more of a Goldilocks approach to fly reel selection. Key Takeaways Here’s what I mean: Head down to your local fly shop with your reel-less fly rod and ask to
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I can still remember my first fly rod. A 9 foot – 5wt Redington, I lost it fishing from a moving canoe. I committed the sin of leaving the line in the water and then setting the rod down. The line snagged on something and was pulled out of the canoe – GONE in 6
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As an angler who’s often knee-deep in water, I’ve learned the hard way that using a pricey smartphone for capturing those fishing moments is a gamble. A single slip, and you’re not just losing a device, but your main means of communication. Enter the OM Systems Tough TG-7, perfectly suited for the rugged demands of
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Just as a craftsman selects tools with purpose, an angler chooses a fly rod to match their quarry and conditions. The 7-weight fly rod, often overshadowed by its lighter or heavier counterparts, is a versatile and powerful tool in a fly fisher’s arsenal. Ideal for a variety of applications, from casting to tailing bonefish in
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My fly fishing beginnings were with soggy cheap tennis shoes, where every hidden rock and slippery log was a lesson learned the hard way. Those early days were marked by makeshift gear and the youthful belief that any footwear could double as wading boots. But as I slowly upgraded my gear and waded into more
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I’ve been holding off on this review for a while. The Infi Sunglasses are so highly rated on Amazon, I honestly didn’t want to go against the stream and say what I felt. I kept thinking about something my Mom said to me. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. With
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