Have you ever had a new rod that fits your hand perfectly as you grasp the fresh and unstained cork handle and pull it out from the rod bag? The shiny new green blank compliments the sleek and comfortable cork grip as my new rod escapes the confines of its rod sleeve. Looking at it, …...

I am a gadget guy. In fact, most fly fishermen are, even though they may not admit it. When new gadgets come on the market, I am usually one of the first to purchase them. Not all of these gizmos and gadgets last more than one or two outings, and in the drawer they go. …...

I wear ESPs on the range, in the woods, and in the living room. If you look around on Rivers & Feathers, you’ll see an ad for hearing protection? Why? This is a fly fishing website, and fish are not particularly noisy. The fact is, many fly fishers like to sling lead when they’re not …...

Finally, a hoodie that meets all the craziness of Fall temperatures. I had ordered this hoodie with intentions to wear it as an undershirt in late fall when temps dip nightly into the 30’s. I was totally wrong. I recently wore this cozy hoodie by itself on a float trip in the north Georgia mountains …...

Riversandfeathers Publishers note… On behalf of the staff at RIversandfeathers.com, we are excited to support Larry Chesney and his new book, Palmetto Creek. Even though this maybe a hunting book, one can get a taste of his excellent writing style and understand why we are excited to have him support our writer and staff at …...

I started fly tying before I started fly fishing, and truth be told I tie more flies than I spend time fishing. I’ve got boxes full of flies that I will probably never fish. Fly tying for me is a way to relax, unwind and be creative. Apart from the tying vise, the most important …...

I am a bit of a gear head. I’m a sucker for any tool, gadget, pack or fly box that makes my next fishing excursion easier or more enjoyable. Oftentimes this gear requires busting out the piggy bank, but not the Atollas Fly Caddy XL. At $17.99, this simple and effective portable fly storage system …...

I have broken more fly rod tips than I care to admit. I have snapped them while walking along a trail moving to the next stretch of river, dropped them on the pavement when putting on waders or loading a boat before backing down a trailer. I have smashed them in car doors and slammed …...

I had been looking for a new fly rod to add to my arsenal that could handle some heavier nymph rigs and streamers better than some of my other fly rods I had been talking to my friend Mike Watts, Publisher at Riversandfeathers.com, about the possibility of a new fly rod purchase and he suggested …...