Category Archives: Gear
International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Reno, Nevada
Eve of the departure to Reno, Nevada for the annual Fly Tackle Dealer Show, which is the fly-fishing industry’s single big event of the year. This is where all the who’s who in manufacturing show off their latest and greatest … Continue reading
ExOfficio’s Give-And-Go That’s Fly Boxer Brief…the Alaska test
This may sound like more than you need to know, but I’ll tell you anyway: on a recent 12-day trip to Alaska I only packed two pair of underwear. It was an experiment in packing light because, inveriably, I always … Continue reading
Spey-Roders Rejoice: Sage’s New One, in Spey Models
I thought this press release was timely, given that I just offered a review of the Sage One single handed rods on Tonic. Now a line of two-handers is ready to roll and rip up the Northwest and beyond. I’ve … Continue reading
Rod Review: Sage’s new ONE fly rod
I penned this gear review for Fly Rod & Reel’s winter issue and thought it was worth sharing here. These are top-end rods and might outclass most of us financially, but they sure are worth visiting your local fly shop … Continue reading
For Sale: Gear
I’ve got some gear that needs to move and I’m selling it in the old fashioned way—by e-mail and shipping. If you are interested in any of these items I can give you the details and provide images if needed. … Continue reading
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Big Agnes Camping Tents
It feels like summer in western Montana with an expected high today of 87 degrees. It was hot over the weekend, too, so the girls and I pitched our tent in the backyard to make sure our gear is in … Continue reading
8 Things to put in your spring/summer pack, right now
It’s that time of year when the weather is changing and you stand a good chance to arrive at the water lacking something you really need. Remember last year, when late fall arrived and the snow was blowing around your … Continue reading
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New Sponsor—welcome aboard Outcast
You’ve probably already noticed the new ad to the right, but I wanted to make a formal welcome to Outcast Sporting Gear as Angler’s Tonic’s newest sponsor. If you’re a hard-core angler I’m sure you’re already aware of Outcast because … Continue reading
Going Small, baby fish in Japan
Here’s some crazy stuff from our friends at fishingfury.com. Now, I know that fishing isn’t all about size, but this takes it to a new cool level. I mean, this actually looks intriguing to me. How small can you go? … Continue reading
Orvis’ online knot guide
I’ve been thinking about a steelhead trip sometime in the near future, maybe even this weekend. And since I plan on swinging up fish, I’ll be tying on Pick Yer Pockets and Intruders. When swinging those big flies I like … Continue reading
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