Recently Nautilus Reels was honored at the Spirit of America Showcase, where the White House spotlights American businesses that embody American excellence by manufacturing in the United States of America, thus supporting other American businesses. There were only eight all-American companies recognized. From innovation to manufacturing, the eight all-American businesses are industry leaders in the…
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Gear
2020 Tax Return: What to buy
Changes, delays, postponements have happened for a lot of things in the year 2020. Tax Day is no exception. If you’re lucky enough to receive a tax return on your hard-earned money, and you have free rein to spend it but you don’t know what to spend it on, we got you covered. Below is…
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Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp – From Its Creator
Classic fly patterns are classics for a reason. They simply work. Bob Veverka’s Mantis Shrimp is one of those patterns. Classic flies, like classic cars, can be modified, painted a new color, add or take away parts to match personalties. Some would say, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Whichever way you lean, this…
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Gear Review: The newest Simms® G4 Pro Boot
Eventually, everyone is going to need new wading boots. Wading boots are essential for all anglers alike. Nowadays, wading boots are designed and built to fit more like hiking boots, and for good reason. If you fish, a lot of times you’re going to do a lot of hiking, and having a comfortable, well-fitting boot…
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Down & Dirty Fly Leaders for South Andros Bonefish
The guides on South Andros generally prefer the angler have an overall leader/tippet no longer than 9′ total. If they want something longer they will let you know or just build it out for you to whatever they deem necessary for the situation and the anglers skill level. The big factor in longer leaders is…
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Deneki Chronicles: Top 6 Spey Casting Videos
We like watching videos, especially about spey casting. The following videos are timeless videos exhibiting various casting techniques. All these tips are relevant, and let’s be honest they’re just fun to watch. Whether a refresher or learning or a first-time spey caster, check out the videos and then go cast some line. Over the past…
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Deneki Chronicles: Ed Ward’s King Rig
This post is one of our favorites from 2009 about one of our favorite people, Ed Ward and his arsenal for striking kings. This is the first picture ever taken of Ed when he wasn’t casting, or holding a chrome anadromous fish. Photo: Cameron Miller Ed Ward has been called many things. ‘Jedi knight’, ‘Zen…
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Sunglasses: Lens Color Selection
Whether you’re fishing in Western Alaska, South Andros, or anywhere in-between, the right sunglasses can make a big difference in your fishing experience. Sunglasses not only protect your eyes and part of your face from wayward shanks, but the right lens color for the right conditions can enhance your fishing experience by reducing glare, sharpen…
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Swung Fly Chinook Game by Frank Day
There is nothing more exciting to me at this point in my life than swinging flies to chrome bright Chinooks within a stone’s throw of the salt. Chinook are some of the finest anadromous quarry to be found in our west coast waters. They are the largest of the pacific salmon and have an attitude…
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Father’s Day 2020 Gift Ideas
Tis the season to be a father. If you’re a father and want fly fishing gear for Father’s Day, leave this website open on every computer, tablet and any other electronic device in your house to drop your hints. Below, are some our favorite products for Father’s Day 2020. A hearty salute to all the…
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