Here’s another instructional from Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides, in Austine, Texas. For those who are new to the sport, there are lots of numbers–on fly rods, reels, lines, and leaders–which can get confusing. Alvin walks you through the basics, . . .
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Video: How to Set Up a Fly Reel
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions is always looking for better, simpler ways to do things–whether you’re talking about tying a specific fly pattern or trying to get a new line and backing on a fly. . .
Read MoreTrout Polyleaders: A Secret Weapon for the Streamer Angler
I love to fish streamers, and on the Battenkill—where the number of trout per mile is relatively low—it’s the best way to cover a lot of water quickly. However, there are times during the year, especially during the next two months, when hatching insects . . .
Read MoreTackle Tune-Up: Fly Line Maintenance
Over the course of a season, your fly line can collect dirt and grime, which make the line more difficult to cast and less likely to float well. Before you get out on the water this year, take the time to clean your fly line. Orvis Grand . . .
Read MoreTackle Tune-Up: Reels
Over the course of a long season, your reel can pick up some dirt and grit, which can hinder its performance. Orvis Grand Rapids Fishing Manager Trent Jackson and associate Paige . . .
Read More5 Tips for Preparing Your Lines and Reels for a New Season
Written by: Tim Linehan, Linehan Outfitting Co.
Spend a few minutes giving your reel and line a tune-up. . .or you might live to regret it.
Photo by Tim Linehan
Recently, I was going through gear in preparation for my first guide trip of the season. As I started pulling line off a reel, I immediately noticed two things. First, the line was filthy and instead of. . .
Read MoreVideo: Hank Patterson Reviews Our Made-in-the-USA Nippers
You know, not everyone can make a four-and-a-half-minute video about a pair of nippers, but that’s what makes Hank Patterson so special. We knew that if we sent him a pair of our new made-in . . .
Read MorePro Tips: A Good Checklist Can Protect You from Your Own Stupidity
Written by: Robert Morselli
You don’t want to forget your rod and end up like this guy, fishing with a hot dog fork (story here).
Photo by Bryan Eldredge
The first time, I took along the correct rods, but wrong reels and lines. Real smart, I know. Yes, I fished, but felt like a complete dope the entire day. The second time, I arrived at my. . .
Read MorePro Tips: What Does “Anodized” Mean for a Fly Reel?
Whenever you see advertising copy for a fly reel, it usually mentions that the metal is anodized. The copy might even note that there’s a special type of anodizing involved. (For instance, the description of the Mirage Fly Reels includes “Military-spec . . .
Read MoreVideo: Hank Patterson Reviews the Waterproof Sling Pack
We do an incredible amount of field-testing before we introduce a new product, but getting an opinion from the World’s Greatest Guide® is pretty special. Hank Patterson not only offers . . .
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