Category Archives: Gear
Trip Update: Kluane Wilderness Lodge on Wellesley Lake, Yukon Territory
As mentioned previously, I’ve been sifting through some invites to great lodges in Canada and I made a choice last week to visit Kluane Wilderness Lodge in the Yukon Territory. It’s located on Wellesley Lake about a two-hour flight by … Continue reading
For Sale: Loomis NRX 13′ 8/9-weight 4-piece Spey Rod
I just posted this rod on Craigslist, but I thought I would give all of you a quick heads-up, too. I’ve thrown this lightly so it’s almost brand new. I’ve got some more rods coming to test so I have … Continue reading
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Tagged G Loomis spey rods, Loomis NRX spey rods, Spey rods for steelhead
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The Orvis Helios 2 Fly Rod and Monster Trout
Got this Orvis Helios 2 a while back and have wanted to really put it to the test. That test arrived in eastern Washington a couple weeks ago when I fished private lakes for some monster rainbow trout, fish stretching … Continue reading
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Tagged Orvis Helios2, RIO Camolux fly line, Trophy trout in eastern Washington
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Abel’s Casting For Recovery Limited Edition Fly Reel
Casting for Recovery is a great group of people who help women deal with cancer, with an outlet through fly fishing. To show their support of the cause, Abel just released a sweet Super Series 5N large arbor model adorned … Continue reading
Fly Fishing Gear for Sale: Angler’s Tonic Patrons get first shot at it
I’ve been banging keys all Saturday morning, working on a story about Nimmo Bay Lodge and heli-fishing British Columbia’s wild coast. But now I need a break. I was going to log onto Craigslist and post some of the gear … Continue reading
Simms’ Pro Dry Raingear—a thorough review
I’ve been trying to get my hands on a set of these Simms Pro Dry raingear for a couple years but haven’t been able to secure them and give them a fair test. But I know someone who has and … Continue reading
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ThermaCELL’S Heated Insoles
I think I’ve been waiting for these all of my life. Where in the heck were these when I was young, standing in a muddy duck blind in uninsulated green rubber boots (yes, the ones with those yellow laces)? Check … Continue reading
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Twenty-Five Percent off Ex Officio’s Give-N-Go Underwear
I’ve posted on Ex-O’s Give and Go Underwear and you know they are a favorite of mine, mostly because they are super comfortable and easily washable and dryable, and that means
fishpond’s Westwater Collection
FishPond rolled out it’s Westwater Collection at the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show in Reno this past August and I decided that I had to have the Westwater Guide Lumbar Pack. Here’s why: Since I wore a Patagonia hiking-specific fanny … Continue reading
Redington’s Sonic Pro Jacket
Got this jacket back in the summer and waited patiently for the fall weather to come in. But I didn’t get a chance to really see what it could do until I was in Quebec, fishing Atlantic salmon with Camp … Continue reading
