We saw a really cool boat at IFTD yesterday. It’s a unique concept by a company called Diablo Paddlesports. The boat is a ‘Hybrid SUP-Yak’ called the Adios. What the heck is a Hybrid SUP-Yak? It’s a cross between a stand-up paddleboard and a sit-on-top kayak that’s purpose-built for fishing. OK, so what does that…
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Gear
IFTD Gear – Sage, Rio, Redington, Tibor
…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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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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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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Simms Shoes
Last week we told you about Simms‘ new dedication to camo. Today it’s all about shoes. Simms has 5 new shoes coming in early 2011. They’re all good looking shoes with some fishing-specific features, and several in particular we think are pretty cool. The Harbor Shoe that you see above is one of 3 that…
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Big Flies for Bonefish
“Big fly, big fish”. It’s a rule of thumb known the world over. No, it’s not always true, but as a general guideline, why not? Since you’re right in the middle of planning your bonefishing trip for the upcoming winter, you may just be gearing up to do some tying as well. We thought we’d…
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Camo!
We recently got a walk through of the Spring 2011 product line from Simms, and over the next little while we’re going give you some of the highlights from our standpoint. Today we’re starting with a category of product that is maybe not the most technical but we think is pretty cool nonetheless – camo…
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Big Nasties
Just a selection of big meaty morsels preferred by rainbow trout in Western Alaska! More on Flies for Alaska Silver Salmon Fly Selection Mr. Hankey Steak and Eggs