It’s one of the most common requests we get here at the shop, “I bought a beginner kit a few years ago and I want to get something a little nicer.” When these customers come in, the first item we suggest anglers to upgrade is their rod of choice. This […]
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I’m feeling spoiled. Genuinely spoiled. Putting a new fly line on a reel is such a great feeling. It is a magical feeling that left me feeling, like I said, spoiled! A quality new fly line makes such a difference over an old, cracked, beaten, and heavily used fly line. […]
I can’t begin to explain how excited I was to try this product out. When I first heard of it, I searched high and low locally for it, but it wasn’t available yet at the shops I stopped in at. I was so close to buying it online when one […]
The Fly Line Nerd Out – Part 1: The difference between weight-forward and double taper In the shop it’s a question asked often, what’s your favorite fly line? Besides being questioned about the “best” fly rod it’s an inquiry we receive on countless occasions throughout the year. Just like […]
Let’s face it, with each passing season the fly fishing industry becomes more and more technologically diverse. Manufacturers are pushing the limits of design and materials in all aspects of fly fishing. From Incredibly lightweight fly rods, to space age machined fly reels, and even wading boots. Yes, that’s right, […]
Hitting the water with all the right gear can make even the worst days better. With a wide array of fishing styles to choose from, it may be hard pinpointing which products will adequately suit your needs. Regardless of your fishing style, the Fishpond Encampment Lumbar Pack will suit your needs. In […]
Over the years of working in the fly shop people have always asked me the following question. “What is the most impactful piece of equipment for fly fishing? My response may be a surprise to some because its not a rod, reel, or line. My answer to that question is […]
I had started my bag career with a waist pack actually. It was a budget pack from a big box retailer, but it got the job done. As I started to get out on the water more and more it was time for a more serious bag. My research had […]
I started tying flies about 20 years ago on a very basic (yet, wonderful) vise that my dad gave me. I spent time exclusively tying for trout. Fast forward 15 or so years and I found the desire to start chasing species besides the trout that my dad and I […]
Simms released an updated version of their popular G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders this fall and I was fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to break-in our shop demo pair. This version resembles the previous model very closely but offers subtle changes to the fabric and features for a more […]
Do you want to go blind? Well, neither did I. But sometimes in the name of science you have to look directly at the sun during an eclipse, just to try and prove those egghead scientists wrong. Is the new Loon Infiniti Light as bright as a thousand suns? The […]
As snow flutters past my window and the chilly winter weather sets in, I’ve become reminiscent of a spectacular fishing year. I remember setting my first hook back in March when a Blue Wing Olive hatch surprised me on the Gunnison River. Springtime browns were followed by early summer cutthroat, […]