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I would like to hear from those who own a rooftop rod carrier. I’m thinking about buying one that holds 3 or 4 rods. What’s your take on the brand and model you have and the pros and cons of it. Appreciate any advice you want to share. Thanks!
Been seeing several videos on tying jig and balanced flies for mainly leeches, buggers , etc. I was wondering if they are that much better than similar patterns on the standard hook? I mainly fish west side lakes for trout and sometimes bass. Thanks Dr Bob :)
Greetings. I am in the market for a good fast action 8 wt. salmon/steelhead rod and am considering a closeout Xi2. I know this rod was really popular a couple years ago, and wondered if it has a loyal following. I am sure that the Xi3 is an improvement, but I am not willing to spend $700 on a...
Having been a passionate fly tyer and deer hunter for the best part of my life, It became a natural progression for me to embrace the material these animals have provided me with over the years and learn everything I could about their different qualities and applications within fly tying. Deer...
I need advice. I live in Skagit County, and have fished the streams and smaller rivers. I have never flyfished the Skagit or Sauk (since Reagan was president). I recently picked up an 8 wt, 9' vintage but custom fly rod in my local pawn shop, for the Skagit. It is an early Loomis, I believe: LCI...
The more I know about why a fly was designed a certain way, the more confident I am in modifying colors, materials, etc. So here are my stupid questions: Why are the hackle feathers for the tail tied in facing up instead of to the side?
A local fly shop had it's one year anniversary today and had several vendors there as part of the celebration. I spent about two hours with one of Scott's Pro Staff demo'ing rods and swapping fish tales. I was really impressed with Scott's new E2 series. After quite a bit of casting, I...
At the end of the day any boat is a compromise. That being said, I just got a new Kodiak with the Fly Fishing Show discount to replace my 20+ year old Water Master with the updated Kodiak design. I love the design evolution - especially the pointed stern and bow which I think makes the boat row 25-35% more efficiently.
