I recently bought a 1-wt. It is amazing. I bought the TFO Finesse rod, which is 6.75′ in length. It’s perfect for the small and local freestone I fish for panfish and trout. I also bought an old-school Orvis reel, the one that makes a clicking noise when fish pull the line. The rod casts
Category: Gear reviews
Gear Review: William Joseph Confluence Chest Pack
Unfortunately, the William Joseph Confluence chest pack has been discontinued. The closest substitute I have found is the Wychwood Gear Trap Vest. It looks just like the WJC chest pack except that the compartments are zippered rather than magnetized. I started using the William Joseph Confluence chest pack, and it has changed how I
Gear Review: Rio Leader Wallet
Last year, I bought the Rio Leader Wallet, and it’s been very helpful. I store in it quite a few things while also trying to minimize weight: Leaders (obviously) Various pre-tied rigs for dries and nymphs Pre-built 2′ leaders for big streamers Tippet rings In-line strike indicators: the pre-built multi-colored mono kind and the
Gear Review: Nets and the Orvis Net Retractor
I’ve tried all kinds of net retractors, from the clip-on type to the magnetic ones. My favorite one is from Orvis (more info here). It is lightweight and pulls out very easily. I like how it’s easy to decouple the net from the cord, making it easier to take a photo of a fish, or
