…and the gear reports from IFTD continue! This afternoon’s update covers the highlights of what we’ve seen so far from Sage, Rio, Redington and Tibor. Sage 589-4 Xi3 Sage is making the kick-butt Xi3 in a 5 weight. The 8 foot 9 inch length helps it feel really light in your hand. This rod would…
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Archives for September 2010
Ross F1 Reel
One of the cooler new products that we’ve seen so far at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show in Denver is the F1 Reel from Ross. The F1 is a high-end reel for line weights 2 to 9. It’s got a totally sealed drag system, a machined reel foot, a whole bunch of carbon fiber…
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IFTD Gear – Ross and Ross Worldwide
Here on day 1 at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show, we just got a walkthrough of the new products from Ross and Ross Worldwide. There’s some cool stuff here – have a look. Rx Rods The new Rx rods are now the top end of Ross’s reel line. They’re faster and lighter than Ross’s…
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We’re at IFTD
The International Fly Tackle Dealer show starts today in Denver, and your fearless editor is on site to provide you with an inside peek into the wonderful world of new fishing gear. IFTD is the annual gathering of fly tackle manufacturers, retailers, independent reps, guides, media and more, and it’s where the majority of the…
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Fantastic Flats Photo
Yeah, it’s just another great Louis Cahill photo from Andros South today. This time, some dude stands on a flat. More from Louis Cahill South Andros from Above Fun in the Sun Careful with ‘Cudas
Just Another Beautiful Day
…on another beautiful river in Chile. More Beauty Chilean Rock Formations Bonefishing Fun Tundra Sunset
Sage 99 Review
Last summer, Sage introduced their ’99 Series’ rods – purpose-built nymphing sticks from 4 to 9 weight, and all 9 feet, 9 inches long. We cast them at the big industry trade show last year and thought they felt fine, but after a shoulder shrug and a grumble that “the world doesn’t really need dedicated…
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Soon.
With our seasons in Alaska and BC wrapped up over the past week, we’re thinking a lot about the Bahamas and Chile these days. We open in October at Andros South and November at Chile West, and we really hope time flies between now and then. More on the Horizon Giant Beetles White Sand Dry/dropper…
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Dolly the Clown
Come late August at Alaska West, the Dolly Varden (and/or Arctic Char – it’s confusing) in our rivers get their spawning colors. This time of year, we think they’re just about the prettiest fish around. Late August is pretty fun – ‘clowned up’ dollies like the one above are a nice addition to the already…
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Steelhead Tips from Scott Baker-McGarva
Scott Baker-McGarva is our head guide at BC West, and he knows a thing or two about swinging flies for steelhead. Today we’ve got a video featuring Scott with a couple of tips on steelhead fishing that are pretty simple, but really important. Fish your bad casts. Let ’em swing right into the bank, even…
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