Reviews
Reviews of fly fishing gear including fly rods, fly reels, fly fishing vests, fly boxes, and fly fishing waders
[Review] Red Truck Diesel Fly Reels
Diesel Fly Reels Red Truck introduces a new line of fly fishing reels that beckons to days of old, complete with the sweet sound of a click and pawl drag system. Fully-machined from bar-stock, aircraft-grade aluminum, then anodized for a long life of use. The rim-mounted drag adjustment knob awaits your fingers to fine tune the “click and pawl” drag system. The exposed palming rim is there for you when added drag pressure becomes necessary. Classic porting reduces reel weight and provides that vintage look. The sweet sound of the click and pawl drag will announce “fish on.” A removable [...]
Categories: Fly Fishing Reels, Reviews Tags: fly fishing reels, Red Truck
[Ska-Opper] Revolutionary Steelhead Popper
The guys at Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters sat down with Scott Howell a few months before the release of his DVD Skagit Master Volume 2: Steelheading Outside the Box to talk about his clever Ska-Opper fly. The Ska-Opper is a revolutionary steelhead popper that elicits extremely aggressive responses from steelhead and is a lot of fun to fish. Ska-opper in Action The video is a round table discussion with Scott Howell and features lots of great information about the fly’s history and design. At about the 7:00 minute mark there’s some great reel screaming footage showing the Ska-opper in action [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Reviews, Steelhead Flies Tags: Scott Howell, Ska-Opper
[DVD] Casts That Catch Fish
Casts that Catch Fish: Essential Presentation Casts that Catch More Fish I mentioned Casts that Catch Fish, a fly casting DVD, a month ago and promised to let you know when it became available. Now’s your chance to take a one on one fly casting workshop with Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor Carl McNeil as he demonstrates a number of essential fly fishing casts. Each fly cast is explained step by step in plain simple language with the assistance of slow motion and graphical overlays that are really cool and easy to understand. Price: $ 29.90 Fly Casting [...]
Categories: Fly Fishing DVDs, Reviews Tags: fly casting, how to fly fish
[DVD] European Nymphing Techniques
I’ve followed Aaron Jasper and his ascent in the fly fishing world, namely through his tireless pursuit to perfect European nymphing techniques, and written extensively (see article list below) about the short- and long-line nymphing techniques, including Czech nymphing and French nymphing he teaches. Now, after over three years of research, practical testing, and instruction both on the stream and in the classroom, Aaron has come out with an instructional DVD that will show you how-to master European nymphing techniques. If you have not had the benefit of attending one of Aaron’s European nymphing classes in person (or even if [...]
Categories: European Nymphing, Fly Fishing DVDs, Reviews Tags: Aaron Jasper, european nymphing, fly fishing DVD
Best Fly Fishing Books
If you are looking for a good book for that fly fishing addicted spouse or relative here are some the bestselling fly fishing books… Fifty Places to Fly Fish Before You Die: Fly-Fishing Experts Share the World’s Greatest Destinations “Santella offers 50 short takes on the ultimate fly-fishing destinations in this beautifully photographed and nicely packaged volume…With its elegant descriptions, gorgeous photos and practical information, this book is a dream travel guide for avid fly-fishers.” -Publishers Weekly _____________________________________________________________________________ The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing A pocket guide that offers insightful, plainspoken, expert advice for every fly fisher. Two highly [...]
Categories: Fly Fishing Books Tags: fly fishing books
[Cyber Monday] Deals on Outdoor and Fishing Gear
Retailers are once gearing up for “Cyber Monday”, the largest on-line shopping day of the year, and places like Amazon are rolling out some pretty good deals. Below are a few of the best offers on outdoor and fishing gear that I thought you might be interested in . Enjoy! [hr] [hr] Here’s the official Amazon.com’s Cyber Monday Deals page that you should check out if you have shopping to do and are looking for bargains.
Categories: Reviews Tags: Cyber Monday, Gear Sale
[Book] Tying and Fishing Tailwater Flies by Pat Dorsey
is a great guide book to fly fishing and tying flies for tailwaters. Over 500 step-by-step photos of 24 proven patterns for the most demanding trout from one of Umpqua Feather Merchant’s top-selling fly designers, Pat Dorsey. Essential patterns that are equally effective on the Colorado rivers where Pat Dorsey guides to streams across the country. Includes nymphs, emergers and dry flies that imitate mayflies, midges, stoneflies, and caddis. Detailed information on how to fly fish the patterns with over 30 rigging illustrations from artist Dave Hall. Fly tying guide book in hard cover. 128 pages.
Categories: Fly Fishing Books, Fly Tying Tags: Pat Dorsey, tailwater flies, tailwaters fly fishing
The Best Fly Fishing – Off the Grid
If this video doesn’t get your blood pumping then it is time to take up golf! Acclaimed producers of Nervous Water, Beattie Outdoor Productions looks to have done it again with Off the Grid, a 4 year journey to locales unknown in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, British Columbia and southwest Alaska filming the best the world of fly fishing has to offer. I can’t wait for the full video release. Enjoy! p.s. Best viewed full-screen – just click the little button in the lower right-hand corner:)
Categories: Destinations, Fly Fishing DVDs Tags: Beattie Outdoor Productions, fly fishing DVD, fly fishing films
Tandem Fly Rigs – Why Two is Better than One
Kirk Deeter, co-author of shares a few pearls of wisdom on the benefits of fishing tandem fly rigs in this short video clip. Why Tandem Fly Rigs Work Fishing tandem fly rigs in nothing new, but the reason it is so effective might surprise you as Deeter explains, “The best trick of all is to use an attractor fly–on the surface or on a nymph rig. I see it over and over when I put on a mask and dive with trout. The fish turns on the gaudy fly, and then eats the more subtle pattern.” For hundreds more handy [...]
Categories: Basic Nymphing, Fly Fishing Books, Tips & Tactics Tags: Kirk Deeter, nymphing, tandem flies
Indestructbile Floating Fly Boxes
If you have young boys like I do, you can appreciate the value of an indestructible fly box that also floats. In my quest for such a box (and sanity) I’ve found the Orvis Lightweight Floating Fly Boxes to fit the bill nicely. Orvis Lightweight Floating Fly Boxes Step on it, fold it in half, or run it over (or give it to a 12-year old for a week). Orvis’ Lightweight Floating Fly Box will pop back into shape. These indestructible, floating boxes are 75% lighter than Orvis’ adjustable boxes. They feature a rippled side for your nymphs and dries [...]
Categories: Fly Boxes, Reviews Tags: fly box review, fly boxes, fly fishing equipment, Orvis
