Gear Reviews

Gear Review : Fishpond Thunderhead Sling

When I go fishing I spend the majority of the day out on the water. This means that I like…

8 years ago

Gear Review : Simms G4 PRO Backpack

Fly fishing vests, sling-packs, backpacks, and even chest packs are one of the conundrums all us fishing folks are faced…

8 years ago

Gear Review : Fishpond Sushi Roll

I will admit that I am relatively new to throwing streamers for large trout. I only really started the streamer…

8 years ago

A Net For Large Fish: The Rising Lunker Net

By Spencer Mortensen I like catching fish. I think we can all agree that we really like catching fish. There…

8 years ago

Appreciating the Little Things: Orvis Superfine Carbon 802-4 Review

It seems that all the fly rods that are reviewed are 5 or 6 weights, as they are the most…

8 years ago

Gear Review: Orvis / Tacky Collaboration Deluxe Fly Box

Fly boxes are mysterious things. I always feel like the perfect one exists out there somewhere. That there’s some system…

8 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles:The 101 on Fly Rod Action

If you’re in the market for a new fly rod, new to fly fishing in general, or just don’t spend…

8 years ago

Gear Review: Scientific Anglers Sharkwave Anadro Fly Line

If you already fly fish, you probably know how important fly line is. To me, all fly line is most…

8 years ago

Cutthroat Chronicles: My Favorite Hooks for my Favorite Flies

I grew up in a family of fly tiers. My grandfather tied commercially for 27 years, my father tied for…

9 years ago

Rising Tools: Utah Made Quality – Part 1 – The Ultralight Plier

Like many things in fly fishing, selecting the proper tools can be an intimidating task. However, it doesn’t have to…

9 years ago