[Review] Sage Vantage Fly Rod and Reel Outfits
Sage Vantage Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Outfits The Vantage Rod Series caters to fly anglers who are just getting their feet wet. Engineered to be easier to use for novices who typically cast shorter distances, they boast a Medium-Fast Action and a slim-line ferrule design that makes them fast, smooth, and light. Distinctive features include hard chrome snake guides, Hardloy stripping guides, a titanium anodized-aluminum reel seat, pre-shaped cork handles, and a Cordura rod tube. Color: Mocha. Outfits include a Sage 1600 Series reel, a matching rod/reel case, flyline, and backing. Made in USA. Shop for new and pre-owned [...]
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European Nymphing Fly Rod Craze or Bandwagon?
Well I guess European nymphing, or Euro nymphing, is officially a craze with several major manufacturers looking to get in on the action with new longer specialty fly rods targeting the US market this year. European Nymphing Craze I’m not exactly sure when it happened but European nymphing techniques including short-line Czech nymphing, and long-line French nymphing and Spanish nymphing have started to enter the mainstream here in the US. As evidence of this, just look at the number of manufacturers selling 10-foot, even 11-foot, fly rods here in the US. European Nymphing Rods Here are a few of the [...]
