Category Archives: Gear

Mastering the 10-Weight Fly Rod

Mastering the 10-Weight Fly Rod If you’re hunting large striped bass, large blues, large false albacore and such you should know how to operate a 10-weight rod. Now that is easier said than done. Ten-weights are hard to master. For … Continue reading

Posted in Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Fly Rods, Gear | Leave a comment

Got Enough Gear with You?

Got Enough Gear with You? The other day, I came across a photo of Harold Gibbs. Don’t know him? Gibbs is widely thought of as the father of striped bass fishing in the Northeast. I wrote an article on him … Continue reading

Posted in Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Gear | Leave a comment

The Baby Seamaster Mark 1

The Baby Seamaster Mark 1 The most sought after saltwater fly reels of  the last century were handmade by Captain McChristian in Florida. Truth is Bob’s reels were known far and wide as the finest ever made and are still … Continue reading

Posted in Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Gear | Leave a comment

A Look at the Nirvana 4/6 Reel

A Look at the Nirvana 4/6 Reel For more years than I care to remember, I’ve been relying on a Hardy Princess for freshwater. Its a great trout reel. Looks perfect on my classic fiberglass fly rods. And I love … Continue reading

Posted in Fiberglass Fly Rods, Gear | Leave a comment

Major Outdoor Gear Companies send a letter to Utah

Major Outdoor Gear Companies send a letter to Utah Some of the major manufactures of Outdoor Gear are not pleased with Utah. And have written a letter to Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox. Who am I talking about? Big names like … Continue reading

Posted in Environment, Fly Fishing in Freshwater, Fly Fishing in Salt Water, Gear | Leave a comment