“Dawn patrol” is an apt phrase from fellow blogger David Hyde for when we go out for stripers in the wee hours. He’s been a generous mentor as I try to figure out the salt. But, Saturday was an opportunity for me to chase salmonids in the sweet water, when I pursued my typical summer
Category: Gear reviews
Luck Favors the Prepared: Tackle and Gear for Islamorada
I’ll soon be getting on a plane to Miami International Airport, from where I’ll be renting a car to head to Islamorada, also known as The Sport Fishing Capital of the World. My father Mike and I will be flats fishing with Captain Chuck Schafstall, the guide assigned to us by Orvis Endorsed operation Florida
Cortland Line Ultra Premium Tippet
I’ve long been a fan of Cortland Line and use their materials for my Euronymphing leaders for trout and steelhead (prior posts here, here and here). And I continue to hear from other trusted anglers that their tippet material is crazy strong. Blog team member Joe Drake wrote about Cortland’s Ultra Premium Fluorocarbon Tippet (post
Gear Review: The Thomas and Thomas Contact II
European style nymphing rods have come a long way in the last five years. Manufacturers are keeping up with the sport by creating rods that cover a wider range of presentations with the ability to fish lighter nymphs at greater distances. Thomas and Thomas remains a solid leader in this corner with a redesign of