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8wt vs 9wt Striped Bass Fly Fishing

8wt or 9wt For Striped Bass?

This is a common question that I get a lot in the shop, via email/chat, or on the phone. It makes a lot of sense, as there is a fair...

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8wt or 9wt For Striped Bass?

This is a common question that I get a lot in the shop, via email/chat, or on the phone. It makes a lot of sense, as there is a fair...

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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...

6 comments