These reels are among the leading innovations to ever happen in the world of fly fishing due to their unique designs, efficiency, and durability Benefits of vintage martins reels . Martin has managed to create the best fly fishing products that have met the needs of many anglers throughout the world. Is the Martin reel … Read more
Die-Cast Aluminum – The Zero is built from die-cast aluminum. This aluminum is a lightweight, affordable alternative to machining and is part of the reason the Zero is so the lightest reel in its price range. Redington also uses twin molded, soft-touch handles on the Zero. Every reel comes with a nylon reel case. Are … Read more
ECHO is a small, personable company of fly-fisher folk residing in Vancouver, Washington Echo crafts a variety of excellent freshwater and saltwater fly reels . Is Echo a good fly rod? Conclusion. Overall, the ECHO Dry is an extremely castable rod —with the softness and finesse required for delicate dry fly fishing—that is well worth … Read more
Streamers are bigger flies that you fish on an active retrieve , and these flies imitate baitfish, crayfish, leeches, and large aquatic insects like hellgrammites. Streamers are the fly-fishing equivalent of conventional lures. Because they fly is usually moving, strikes can be explosive. Are streamers good for trout? It’s well known that the best way … Read more
TFO has really come on strong the past few years with their fly reels We carry a few reels of theirs that we really love. The BVK is a superlight, high performance reel at a moderate price. The Atoll is quite possibly one of the finest fly reels ever made and the NXT is a … Read more
Put the hook in the vise . . Tie in the lower wing. Tie in a 5 to 6 strands of your favorite flash material. Measure a length of olive bucktail for the upper wing Tie in the upper wing and trim the butts at an angle. Form a thread head and tie … Read more
A favorite floating line design for streamer fishing is a weight-forward steelhead taper A good example is the Scientific Anglers Anadro, which has a 60-foot head with a long rear taper, and allows me to mend from long distances. If you find yourself in tight quarters, this taper allows for easy roll casting. Can you … Read more
The 3-weight rod is ideal for the tight quarters of small streams Such a light rod is excellent for short casts that allow your fly to dance around obstacles crowding the water, and these rods are ideal for panfish and small trout. What size fly rod for 3 weights? 3 wt fly rods are a … Read more