Category Archives: Fly Rods

Winston Stalker Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Available in ’70s and ’80s, the Winston Stalker fiberglass fly rods were designed to fish with the delicacy of Winston’s famous “Lettle Feller” bamboo rods; which had been around since the ’30s, and first developed for small dry flies on … Continue reading →

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A Kabuto Fly Rod

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

I spent decades on the New England coast with a 10-weight in my hand. So I appreciate large fly rods. Believe me. They get the job done where big fish and difficult conditions are the order of the day. That said, … Continue reading →

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A 6-Weight Fly Rod Kinda Day

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

It was dead calm this morning – a 6-weight fly rod kinda day. The tide was slack low around 6:30 Am. So I held off an hour to catch some incoming water. It was a beautiful ride out to the flats, … Continue reading →

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Scott Fly Rod’s “G” Series – a look back

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Scott Fly Rod’s “G” Series – a look back  Fly rods come and go. What’s hot today, is not tomorrow. Its all about market demands, I guess. This is not to say that change is a bad thing. This constant evolution has produced … Continue reading →

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Cabela’s 50th Anniversary Glass Fly Rods

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Ed Mitchell

When it comes to trout fishing, I’ve long been an advocate of fiberglass fly rods. Their slow, forgiving action is ideal wherever short casts, small flies and fine tippets apply. So when Cabela recently issued a line of 50th Anniversary glass fly rods, … Continue reading →

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