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Galvan Rush Light Fly Reel Review

Gear Review: Galvan Rush Light Fly Reel

Over the past couple of seasons I've been fishing with the Galvan Rush Light on one of my trout setups. I carry a couple of rods with me, and this...

Gear Review: Galvan Rush Light Fly Reel

Over the past couple of seasons I've been fishing with the Galvan Rush Light on one of my trout setups. I carry a couple of rods with me, and this...

Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Backpack

Gear Review: Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible B...

Fishpond made some serious noise last summer when they released their new series of waterproof/submersible packs and bags. The field of waterproof packs is tough. They are growing in popularity with anglers and...

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Gear Review: Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible B...

Fishpond made some serious noise last summer when they released their new series of waterproof/submersible packs and bags. The field of waterproof packs is tough. They are growing in popularity with anglers and...

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Trip Report: Costa Rica - Somewhere Between Tarpon + Fractured Ribs

Trip Report: Costa Rica - Somewhere Between Tar...

Some of you may have seen the phrase "Never Stop Learning, Never Stop Exploring" at the bottom of the website, on a gift certificate you received, or even hashtagged at the end...

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Trip Report: Costa Rica - Somewhere Between Tar...

Some of you may have seen the phrase "Never Stop Learning, Never Stop Exploring" at the bottom of the website, on a gift certificate you received, or even hashtagged at the end...

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3 Reasons Air-Lock Indicators Are Better Than Thingamabobbers

3 Reasons Air-Lock Indicators Are Better Than T...

For years, if I was trout fishing with multiple flies under a strike indicator, I used a Thingamabobber. Compared to other indicators they were more buoyant, visible, and sensitive. But they...

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3 Reasons Air-Lock Indicators Are Better Than T...

For years, if I was trout fishing with multiple flies under a strike indicator, I used a Thingamabobber. Compared to other indicators they were more buoyant, visible, and sensitive. But they...

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Gear Review - Simms Alumibite Star Cleat R

Gear Review: Simms Alumibite Star Cleat - Tested

There is still a considerable debate as to which sole is better for fishing - felt, rubber, or metal studded soles. Years ago, felt was king. It gripped the river...

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Gear Review: Simms Alumibite Star Cleat - Tested

There is still a considerable debate as to which sole is better for fishing - felt, rubber, or metal studded soles. Years ago, felt was king. It gripped the river...

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Maine Bar Fly - Bunker Brewing Co.

Recap: Maine Bar Fly - Bunker Brewing Co. (Marc...

Last night, Bunker Brewing in Portland, Maine played host to the fourth Maine Bar Fly. The final one for this "bar fly season" (we will pick back up again in November),...

Recap: Maine Bar Fly - Bunker Brewing Co. (Marc...

Last night, Bunker Brewing in Portland, Maine played host to the fourth Maine Bar Fly. The final one for this "bar fly season" (we will pick back up again in November),...