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Fly Rod Shootout: Sage Salt R8 vs. Sage Salt HD

Fly Rod Shootout: Sage Salt R8 vs. Sage Salt HD

Words + Photos By: Josh Thelin Saltwater fly rods have a unique place in fly fishing. They are dealt a wide variety of environments to accommodate, have to manage larger fish on average than freshwater endeavors, get punished with corroding/damaging salt, and still need to find the balance between powerful,...

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Top 3 Budget Friendly Fly Rods for Trout and Landlocked Salmon

Top 3 Budget Friendly Fly Rods for Trout and Landlocked Salmon

Here in Maine, when targeting trout and landlocked salmon, a fly rod that can manage various type of techniques from dry flies to heavier, multiple nymph rigs is what most anglers are looking for, especially if they are going to only bring one rod fishing. A fly rod that can throw...

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Top 3 Budget Friendly Fly Rods for Striped Bass, Pike and Musky

Top 3 Budget Friendly Fly Rods for Striped Bass, Pike and Musky

(photo credit: Matt Sakakeeny/Casey Breeds) Echo Ion XL The ECHO Ion XL is sub $200 and can out fish a rod 3x the price. Available in 5-10wt, this fly rod is extremely durable and has a great feel in hand. We have put this rod to the test on trophy striped bass, pike,...

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Gear Review: Echo Prime + Echo Trout Fly Rod - First Impressions

Gear Review: Echo Prime + Echo Trout Fly Rod - First Impressions

Words + Photos by: Josh Thelin I recently got my hands on a couple of the new fly rods that Echo will be releasing mid November. One of them is their newest premier saltwater rod, and the other is their top end trout rod. Both of them will be at the...

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