…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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Gear Galore – Blogging from IFTD
Last year we attended Fly Fishing Retailer, the fly fishing industry’s big annual trade show, and we did our best to tell you all about the coolest new gear that the manufacturers in our industry came up with for your fishing pleasure, straight from the show floor. This year AFFTA, our industry’s trade group, took…
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