Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear Review

Bauer Fly Reels, made in Oregon: Factory tour and interview

Last week we traveled down to Southern Oregon to meet up with John Bauer, founder of Bauer Fly Reels. John took us through the machine shop in Medford, where the components for the Rogue Series reels are made, to his … Continue reading

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Gear review: Trying to break a Winston BII mx boron fly rod

Don’t try this at home folks. Last week, Winston Rods rep Jon Covich came by the shop to demo the flexibility of the Winston BII mx fly rod. These rods are super light, with extra backbone in the butt section. … Continue reading

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Sharkskin fly line giveaway winner announced

Many thanks to all those who participated in the Sharkskin fly line giveaway. We appreciate all of your comments on the Sharkskin reviews  as well as other posts. And now for the winner: Don Dexter can pick up his line at the … Continue reading

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Gear: 20/20 Magnetic Tippet Threader

Hands too cold to get the tippet through the eye of those tiny size 20 BWOs? This magnetic tippet threader might be the best $10 you ever spend on something hanging off your fly vest. Check out the video demo. … Continue reading

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Sharkskin Review and giveaway: $100 fly line, are you serious?

Scientific Anglers new Sharkskin fly line does put a dent in the wallet but it is well worth it. We started using this line in earnest this January for winter steelhead. Fishing the Umpqua I had ice in my guides … Continue reading

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Gear Review: Sage Launch 690-4 LCH

The Launch is Sage’s introductory fly rod. The version that I bought and am reviewing is the 690-4 meaning a six weight, 9′ (foot), four piece rod. The price is $235.00 for the rod which comes with a case and … Continue reading

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