For the past six months, I’ve been fishing with the new Orvis Hydros SL reel. It has become my favorite reel. I generally don’t overly invest in a reel, but it has been truly eye-opening to fish with it. A few reasons: A fully-sealed drag-clutch system. That means no maintenance, and if I have to
Category: Gear reviews
On Sale: William J. Confluence Chest Pack
Just learned that the William J. Confluence Chest Pack, my favorite, is on sale at Amazon.com. 40% off. Link here. I’ve tried all sorts of packs and think this one is the best for me. My old post on that here. FYI.
A few opinions on gear (since I won’t be able to fish this week!)
I will not be able to fish this weekend, which is unfortunate if not downright heartbreaking… So, I figured I’d take this opportunity to expound a bit on some of my opinions on fly fishing gear. My idea for this post mainly has come about because I’m in the process of my biennial replacement of
My Hook Sharpener
A cheap way to catch more fish? I use this hook sharpener. It has made a big difference. I’m a big fan of George Daniel’s Dynamic Nymphing. It is viewed as the single most authoritative book on tightline (or Euro-style) nymphing, and he also covers in detail indicator nymphing. A great part of the book