Category Archives: Gear
SIMMS’ Bulkley Jacket—essential steelhead gear
I know you can’t feel it yet, but I’m starting to sense that fall is close. It’s not that there’s a change in the temperature yet, or snow settling on the surrounding peaks, although that often does occur by the … Continue reading
Posted in CANADA, Gear, Spey
Tagged fall steelhead gear, Kispiox steelhead, SIMMS Fly Fishing Products, Simms' Bulkley Jacket
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Redington’s New Vapen Rod—true rocket-launcher
What up with summer? Goes too fast. August already and I’ve been brutally busy taking care of kids, putting together issues of Fly Rod & Reel, keeping up with a yard, and traveling. Maybe I’ll head to South America when … Continue reading
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
Posted in Culture, Gear
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