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New Gear Can Be A Blast

Assuming ten dollars a pound, I’m  quite a few ducks and geese away from paying off my new shotgun. But that is okay. Why? Well, for one, I can’t even begin to think how in the hole I am when it comes to fishing gear. I have killed some fish over the past few decades. …

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Podcast Ep. 304: Gear Gimmicks

Rightfully so, many consumers think that marketing is out to divide them from their hard earned money. Consequently, most hype surrounding new or novel innovations is received with a fair amount of skepticism. But what if some of these features are more than gimmicks? Today I’m sharing four products with design or function elements that …

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3 Ways to Save on New Fishing Gear

You can absolutely nab some excellent deals if you shop sales, wait for next year’s model to come out, or trawl auction sites. This can be a lot of fun and you can certainly find some amazing things. But you can also strike out a lot and damage your eyes from staring at a computer …

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Podcast Ep. 301: Fly Fishing Accusations, 30

Well, I’m breaking with tradition for this one. I’m not calling it “Fly Fishing Accusations XXX.” That said, there are some interesting segments in this episode. I get a little fired up about how people feel the need to police the fishing gear designed to solve problems. I also circle back to fallfish, tenkara, and …

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VIDEO: So About those New Costa Nose Pads

I’ve been an outspoken devotee of Costa Del Mar’s glass lenses for over a decade.  Needless to say, a few years ago I was excited to try out some of the new frames featuring their latest features. Along with sweat channels and venting, most recent models included adjustable nose pads. Touting a customizable fit, the …

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Podcast Ep. 298: Tenkara

*Trigger Warning* I know some people have Tenkara Derangement Syndrome. Breathe deeply, you’ll get through this. Whether you’ve dabbled in this Japanese style of angling or not, it has made a modest splash in the American fly fishing scene. Depending on where and how you fish, it may be a good fit for your gear …

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Debate Unsettled: Waterproof Fly Fishing Packs

Every once in a while I simply type “fly fishing” into the news section of search bar of my web browser to see what pops up. More often than not it is a local story about an event or an article from one of the larger angling sites. It is interesting to get less-customized results …

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Podcast Ep. 290: Fly Fishing Accusations, XXIX

10 episodes away from 300, and I couldn’t have done it without you. And when it comes to these regular “Accusations” podcasts, I literally couldn’t do it without you. Because every 10 episodes, I interact with questions and comments from listeners and readers. Emails have been coming in fast lately. It was hard to pick …

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Necessary Redundant Gear

Recently I’ve been thinking through backup and/or redundant fly fishing gear. What should I own? What should I bring with me? What should be on my person when I’m on the water? Ultimately, these are not the most important questions. I get that. Casting skill, the ability to read water, and presentation trump gadgets and …

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