On some fishing days, I’ve been leaving behind my William Joseph Confluence chest pack. Instead, I’ve opted for something smaller and lighter: the Orvis Safe Passage Chip Pack. It comes with neck and waist straps, so that you can wear it as either a small chest or hip pack. I can fit everything I need
Category: Gear reviews
Joe Drake’s 2019 Gear and Gift Guide
This year, I have made a point to try out a couple new things in the fly-fishing world: a couple new techniques, a couple new books, a couple new places, and most importantly, a bit of new kit. Hear are some items I’d recommend. RODS Unfortunately, part of my new kit was a direct
Best Fly Fishing Gifts (2019)
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Gear Review: The Thomas and Thomas ‘Contact’ Six-Weight
My hands-down favorite trout fly rod of all time is the Thomas and Thomas Contact three-weight (review here). But, for high flows and bigger fish, I leave behind the 1133 and bring its bigger brother, the 1086, the Contact six-weight. I brought it last year to the Salmon River for my first steelhead trip, and