How do you talk about fly fishing? Over the years I’ve sold fly fishing gear, taught fly casting, and instructed teens in fly fishing. Recently, I’ve taken a few opportunities to write about fly fishing and talk about it on a podcast. The more I talk about fly fishing, the more I think about how …
I’m sure there is a fly shop out there that will sell you anything and everything that you would need to go fly fishing. But I doubt it. Reason being, there is a lot of non-fly fishing stuff that I need to get to the water and stay on the water. If you’re engaged in …
This past weekend, thermometers around me hit 90 degrees. It was a one-day aberration from an otherwise mild New England Spring. But for that one day it was hot. The weather, always a topic of conversation, was on the forefront of everyone’s mind. “It’s only May!” “Got your air conditioner on yet?” “Time to get …
Outside of terminal tackle, sunglasses are one of the most important pieces of gear in fly fishing. You see the fish, see structure, and see the bottom. You get eye protection from the sun and from flies. I personally advocate for spending as much as you responsible can for a good pair of polarized lenses. …
Did you get cash for Christmas? How about a gift card to Cabela’s or Bass Pro? Or, perhaps you were the lucky recipient of store credit to a local fly shop. Do you feel like you have to spend it ASAP? At least go into it with a little bit of a plan. Even if …
Outside of a rod, reel, and line, the most important (and expensive) gear for the fly fisher is waders and boots. Along with keeping you dry, waders and boots ensure that you stay comfortable and safe. For those good reasons, these items also end up costing more than everything aside from rods and reels. In …
If you look back at previous years’ gift guides, you’ll find some common themes. I always recommend small businesses, American made items, and some of my favorite gear. As much as possible, I attempt to source items that span the price spectrum. Often, I try to showcase things that I have used over a prolonged …
You don’t have to buy anything to have a Merry Christmas. You certainly don’t have to devote copious amounts of time and extravagant sums of money to celebrate the season, your family, and the incarnation. But if you do decide to go that traditional and joyous route? And if you so happen to be a …
With Halloween candy wrappers still blowing down the sidewalk, another sign of the season appear within mailboxes all over the country. Even in a digital age, where millions of products are just a hey Siri away, Christmas catalogs still hold a place in the cultural consumer calendar. For the outdoorsman, one wish book is a …
Aside from my rod, line, reel, and flies, there is no more important piece of fishing gear than sunglasses. Yes, they keep the sun out of your eyes. But a good pair of sunglasses will help you catch fish and keep you safe. There aren’t many gadgets that you can slide into a vest pocket …
