If you’re looking to keep your phone dry while fishing, I’d recommend the JOTO phone dry bag. It works well and is much cheaper than waterproof cases. Zach St. Amand had one and raved about it, and so, I bought it. I’ve used it a few times while fishing, and it’s great. The phone
Category: Gear reviews
A Packable and Waterproof Rain Jacket
Have a rain jacket ready. With the spring rains upon us, I want to emphasize that some of my best fishing days have come in the rain. Trout are less cautious when it’s overcast, and, they put on the feedbag when rain starts. And, there are fewer anglers out, which is a plus. I remember
Orvis Helios 2
I’ve been fishing for a few weeks with the Orvis Helios 2 fly rod. Wow. I never before have owned an Orvis rod and my current arsenal is from Sage: a 11′ 3-wt. specialty ESN rod and a Sage 000-wt. for the Swift. I a while ago dumped my 5-wt. and 8-wt., since I found
Jig Hooks
When nymphing, I tend to use barbless jig hooks. I first heard about them from competitive fly fishing anglers, who incorporate them with slotted tungsten beads into anchor flies in a Euro-nymphing set-up. So, I bought some and fished them. I caught fish. So, I bought more sizes. I really like this style of a