So I am sure that I am not the only one that spends hours on Google Earth in the evenings looking for that next great spot. In fact I know I am not, as my brother was the one that pointed this one out to me. A couple years back […]
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I discovered this EP pattern a few months ago when I thought about fishing the Texas coast. Everyone knows the crab is the “it” fly in the salt, and that proved to be true! I hooked into lots of nice fish on this pattern. I hope it catches you a […]
Every year we try to make it easier for you, the consumer, to choose great gift for the holidays by suggesting products that the staff has used and been impressed by. Below are the staff holiday picks for 2017. Hope they help you pick the right gifts for the loved […]
And various other tugs of war off Catalina Island… Motivation… During a family trip to California as a 13 year-old, I went with my Dad on a party boat to wild and rocky Catalina Island. We caught plenty of pan-sized calico bass, but the star of the show was a […]
By Morgan Griffith My first experience with Galvan Fly Reels came when I bought a used Torque T-6 from a coworker a few years ago. I loved that reel; the bronze color, the sound of the click, how smooth it was and it was the perfect size for my 6 […]
We have all heard that _______ (fill in the blank) company is crappy! That their hooks, their leaders, their fly lines, their fly rods, their waders, and any other product you can think of are just crap. It is all crap. The experiences that we have had personally, seen on […]
If your on the ropes about a new sling pack, check out my in depth look at the Patagonia Stealth Atom Sling. I go through all the features of the pack and what I use each for! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks, Dana
By Jan Heidel My first trip to New Zealand was 14 years ago. I went there to look at schools and to learn from what they achieved. I stayed for a fortnight, and having red several books on fly fishing in the NZ, I managed to invite myself to a […]
This craft fur deceiver has been a staple pattern for me these past few months here in Texas. I use this pattern when I am targeting large bass or fishing the Texas coast. This fly is tied on a rather large hook, so I usually throw this when I am […]
For any fly fisher choosing the right fly line can be a complicated task. Understanding the action of a certain fly rod, the mechanics of your cast, and what you’re trying to accomplish with certain flies can all be good variables to base a decision. Clearly some make it easy, […]
Umpqua Feather Merchants just released their new line of UPG fly boxes. Completely redesigned from the bottom up, these new fly boxes offer versatility and durability that can’t be matched. These new boxes feature TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) inserts which are lighter than silicone, hold their shape longer, more resilient to […]
With all the hot weather this summer, I couldn’t help but think of winter and the cool relief it will bring. Along with a building excitement of ski slopes and yurt trips, there is a piece of me that is really starting to look forward to some snowy fly fishing. […]
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