Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Review

• SWISSCDC Products April 2, 2013
  The longer one ties the more the quality of the tying materials dictate the end result.  Having worked in the fly fishing industry for a number of years I have seen the quality of natural products drop as demand increases and the size of tying manufacturers grow.  For large distributors the work that goes into boutique level quality control just prices itsel […]
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• Guideline: Alta Jacket December 16, 2012
  Over the years I have owned or worked with all of the major U.S. brands of wading jackets (Simms, Patagonia, Orvis etc...).   I fish year around in Michigan and my equipment takes a real beating between 90 degree days in the summer and fishing off shelf ice in February with temps. holding in the low 20s.  Integral to any good fishing insulation system is a w […]
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• Leatherman Charge AL & Ledlenser P7 LED Flashlight November 26, 2012
  Although never a boy scout, I've always prided myself on trying to anticipating situations in advance and prepare accordingly.  In todays mechanized world including everything from power drifters to fly reels being prepared often means having a number of tools.  My truck generally contains a somewhat ridiculous supply of tools where (If I knew how) coul […]
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• Medlar Press: DVD/Book Mayflies and More November 4, 2012
  Medlar Press is a small book publisher located in north Shropshire England.  They specialize in angling literature and offer a number of great titles.  Medlar uses sustainable paper and inks and rely on a handful of artists and photographers.  Because of their size Medlar is able to publish a number of fantastic titles that you can't find anywhere else. […]
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• Rio: Leaders & Tippet October 13, 2012
  Rio has been making fly lines, leaders, and tippet for the last 20 years.  Based in Idaho, Rio is at the forefront of development and their terminal tackle is in a league of its own.  I have been using Rio leaders and tippet for the last 10 years and the range of products and quality have all the marks of a company that knows that a name is only as good as t […]
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• Batson: Reel Seats September 19, 2012
  Batson Enterprises is perhaps best known for their rod blanks.  They offer an incredible range of blanks to cover just about any fishing situation.  In the last year I have reviewed two of Batson's RX8 fly blanks and both are a joy to fish with.  In addition to blanks Batson also produces an impressive selection of reel seats.  From corrosion-proof salt […]
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• Medlar Press: The Flies That Catch Fish August 24, 2012
  Medlar Press is a small book publisher located in north Shropshire England.  They specialize in angling literature and offer a number of great titles.  Medlar uses sustainable paper and inks and rely on a handful of artists and photographers.  Because of their size Medlar is able to publish a number of fantastic titles that you can't find anywhere else. […]
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• Future Fly Fly Tying Products August 12, 2012
  Future Fly is a relatively newcomer on the European fly tying scene.  They offer a expansive collection of top quality fly tying materials and tools including some of the most innovative products I have seen in years.   I have been tying with their tube vice, tubes, and a number of their dubbing, flash, and hair products and can hardly wait to try more!  The […]
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• Bug-Bond & New UV light July 26, 2012
  Bug Bond is a UV cured replacement for varnish, epoxy, and head cement developed by David Edwards.  With a number of UV products out there, it begs the question: Why use Bug Bond over any of the others?  Here are a few of the differences:First, Bug bond comes in two viscosities.  Bug Bond Original, which is thinner than most UV products on the market and Bug […]
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• Patagonia: Stealth Atom Sling July 3, 2012
  I finally decided to give up my fly fishing vest!  Over the last few years I have tried on over a dozen and have fished with six different models.  In the end, they all fell prey to the same fate:  sore shoulders, way too much gear, too many pockets to find what I need, and expensive.  The good folks at Patagonia sent me one of their new Stealth Atom Slings […]
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