Product Reviews
Fly Rod Review – Davidson River Outfitters NEW Scout Series Fly Rod
By Mike Watts Imagine walking through a fly shop, and you see it, maybe it’s the overhead lights reflecting in the Fuji guides or the varnished wraps. It catches your eye, and you pick it up, and the grip fits perfectly, and you immediately notice its light weight in your hand. Could this possibly become …...
An A-Typical Woodshop: The Makings of a Bamboo Rod
An Interview with Gregg Jenkins of Martin Bamboo Fly Rods By Patrick Hunter It’s not every day that you discover a custom bamboo rod builder that lives down the street! Moving to the Myrtle Beach area, I thought I had gotten about as far away from fly fishing as possible. There’s no coldwater streams, no …...
Teren Designs Cloudland Shell Jacket
By Patrick Hunter An Everyday Favorite for Fly Fishing, Skiff Rides, Paddling & a Trip to the Office When it comes to gear that actually works, the Cloudland Shell from Teren Designs sits in that rare category of pieces that is just as versatile tromping through a downpour on a river fly fishing in the …...
Free Fly Apparel-Men’s South Fork Guide Pants
Product Review By Mike Watts Outdoor pants have to meet my many stringent requirements if I am going to be bragging on them. They need to be rugged, loose, and stretchable, yet lightweight, allowing for easy movement. Since I’ll be hiking to a river, bending, squatting, climbing, and occasionally wet wading, they must dry...
Mt. Yonder Fly Fishing
New Vision for Fly Fishing in the Southeast Interview By Patrick Hunter Fly fishing is more than just a sport—it’s an art, a science, and for many, a way of life. For Matt Carter and Scott Keener, founders and guides behind Mt. Yonder Fly Fishing, it’s also a calling. Based out of Greenville, South Carolina, …...
Forging a Bold Path in Fly Fishing and Outdoor Gear
Rambler Angler & Blade Co. – Interview By Patrick Hunter From Industrial Roots to Consumer-Focused Innovation In the heart of Spartanburg, South Carolina, a revolution is underway in the world of fly fishing, fly tying, and outdoor gear. Rambler Angler and Blade Co., formerly Wolff Indiana, LLC, has evolved from an industrial...
Chartering a New Way Forward
How AnyCreek is Changing the Game for Guides and Anglers There’s a certain thrill that comes with exploring new waters—that feeling of anticipation, the promise of adventure, and the stories waiting to unfold. For anglers, that thrill often begins long before the first cast. But for many, booking a guided fishing trip has...
Mojo Bass Fly Rod Review – St. Croix Fly Rods
It’s an interesting juxtaposition comparing someone’s first fishing rod to their first fly rod. For most new fly anglers, you go to your local fly shop and get a nine-foot five weight outfit, usually for trout. Now compare that to getting your first fishing rod by shopping at a big box store or local tackle …...
The Echo Eight Four – B Fly Rod – Product Review
The Echo Eight Four B fly rod is the newest innovation from the brilliant mind of Tim Rajeff. Measuring at a length of 8’4”, this rod can cast both big and heavy flies accurately, no matter the conditions. The “B” in the title stands for Bass, as this rod was developed with bass anglers in …...
Smith Optics Guide Choice Bifocals
A good pair of sunglasses is a requirement for fly fishermen. Whether you are wading a mountain stream, poling the salt flats, or catching fish on the nearest pond or lake, sunglasses are an essential and valuable piece of fishing gear. I recently purchased a pair of Guides Choice Bifocals from Smith Optics. Anytime I …...
