Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Let’s cut to the chase. If you are looking for an outfit to begin a transition from single- to double-hand fly fishing, and especially for fishing summer steelhead, buy an Echo Dec Hogan 5122, an AirFlo Skagit Compact 420 grain … Continue reading →

I’ve fallen prey to the switch rod craze. Full disclosure: Redington Fly Fishing sent me a 7-weight 11’3″ CPX Switch Rod to review. So of course, it’s the best switch rod I’ve ever cast. Ok, it’s the only switch rod … Continue reading →

Jeff Putnam, Federation of Fly Fishers certified Casting Instructor based in Northern California has put together a series of great high-definition videos on YouTube on how and when to use the new “Switch” Fly rods. Switch rods are a hybrid … Continue reading →

Sharkskin Running Line with grey load zone identifier performs great. Today I fished it with my Z-Axis Switch rod using a 30ft Rio Max Shooting Head, the line shot like crazy, had little memory and it’s tapered section at the … Continue reading →

The William and Joseph Tech jacket stuffs under the boat seat and fits in the back of your vest. The Tech Jacket offers waterproof breath-ability for under $60. William and Joseph has produced two or three versions of this lightweight packable jacket. The 2008-2009 … Continue reading →

Like any gear, one pair of boots just isn’t suitable for all applications.  I love my Simms G3 wading boots for fishing from the boat or bank but as soon as I hefted them, I dreaded the thought of carrying … Continue reading →

Like the freshwater sharkskin line the saltwater version casts very well. It’s micro-textured surface jumps through the guides with little surface area of the line actually touching your guides. It differs from the freshwater version in it’s core, a stiffer … Continue reading →

If you are over 30 you will probably know what I am talking about and if you’re under 30 . . . well, you’ll know soon enough too. There comes a time in your life when your knees will tell you … Continue reading →

Let’s get this out of the way: I hate waders. This bias is based on the fact that mine almost always stink like mildew and crotch, they take about 2 minutes to put on (2 minutes I could be spending … Continue reading →

Recently, I purchased a William Joseph Boat Thermometer from the Caddis Fly and affixed it to my gunwhale and got to taking some water temps. The unit is housed in an orange shock guard and attached to any rail via … Continue reading →

If you enjoyed the Bauer Fly Reel factory tour, you’ll love this clip from Field & Stream’s Fly Fishing Blog on YouTube. They guys hook up a Bauer MX4 to a motorcycle and run out the drag. They compare the … Continue reading →