Category Archives: Gear
Patagonia Say’s “Eat This!” Wild salmon and soup that is.
After conquering the outdoor apparel market and providing fly fishers with some of the best wet-weather clothing on the planet, Patagonia and its founder, tenkara junkie Yvon Chouinard, are now on a mission to change the way we eat. Their … Continue reading
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Tagged best hiking food, buy wild Alaska salmon, Patagonia food, Patagonia Provisions
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Toyo’s MT (Maximum Traction) Tires and High Country Cutthroats
Sometimes the waters close to home are hardest to reach, often because we just push them aside and say, I can fish it another day, other times because, well, you just can’t get to them. That’s the case with this … Continue reading
Posted in Gear, Montana, Uncategorized
Tagged fishing high lakes, Fishing western Montana, Toyo MT tire review, Toyo Mud Tire review
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Echo Glass 7129 —The most forgiving Spey rod you’ll ever throw
Just got my hands on Echo’s new fiberglass Spey rod, the 7129 model to be specific. Actually, I got my hands on this rod in July when Red Kulper, marketing director for Echo, handed one to me and said, “You … Continue reading
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Tagged Echo Glass rod, Fiberglass fly rods, fishing Spey rods, Spey casting
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SIMMS’ Ode To The New Wade-Fisher
It’s not getting any easier to find “fresh” water these days, but the wading angler might have just as good a chance, or better, as someone in a boat. So don’t let your lack of floatation keep you from adventure. … Continue reading
Keeping Warm on the Water: Patagonia’s Proven Capilene Layering System
I know it’s mid-May and everyone thinks we’ve turned the corner and that summer and a seemingly endless supply of 80-degree days is just about on us, but the truth is we are going to get some late spring dousings … Continue reading
Antique Rod Holder
Was digging around in the house yesterday and came across this, an antique rod holder for travel by car. Sure, it’s not as high-tech as what we see today (i.e. Titan Rod Valuts), but this was probably a savior to … Continue reading
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Tagged Antique fishing tackle, Antique fly fishing tackle, Antique fly rod holder
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Yeti’s Rambler and Tumbler—my go-to beverage delivery system
You won’t know how badly you needed one of these Yeti Ramblers until you get one in your hands and fill it with whatever strikes you as the perfect beverage at that moment. One-hundred degree day and you’re cruising up … Continue reading
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Tagged Best Coffee mugs, Best cold mugs, Yeti Coolers, Yeti Rambler, Yeti Tumbler
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Truck Accessories—Gear to get you out there and back
I penned this piece for Fly Rod & Reel back in the summer after putting this gear to a solid test. I’ve had it for six more months now and still feel that this account is very accurate. I am … Continue reading
RIO’s Fly Line Selector App for Spey
I’ve been going through mounds of fly lines and shooting heads and running lines and it’s all so confusing, man. Can’t remember which lines go with which reels and which rods throw them best. Should have taken better notes. Now … Continue reading
Outside Magazine’s Yeti Cooler Test
I was fishing some eastern Washington trout lakes with George Cook last April when he asked, “Greg, have you seen that insane Outside video where they beat the hell out of a Yeti cooler?” “Nope,” I replied. But I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Toughest Cooler in the World, Yeti Cooler Test
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