Category Archives: Gear

Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part Two In the last post we looked at the makeup and appearance of Cabela’s CGR, 7′ 6″, 7/8-weight fly rod. Now its time to put a reel and line on it. In Part Three, I add a fly and … Continue reading →

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Cabela’s CGR 7’6″, 7/8-weight, Fly Rod

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Ed Mitchell

Part One A few years back Cabela released their line of 50th Anniversary glass fly rods (CGR). At 99 buckeroos the prices were reasonable, so I got one, a 5’9″, 3 piece, 3-weight. It turned out to be a fine … Continue reading →

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Short Fly Rods are a Hoot

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Short Fly Rods are a Hoot: If there is a trend in fly rods these days, it’s toward longer ones…..Switch, and Spey come to mind. These elongated sticks have their merits, I suppose, but lets take a look at the other … Continue reading →

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A Heddon Riptide Saltwater Bamboo Fly Rod

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

Five years ago I did a piece for Fly Fishing in Salt Waters magazine, entitled Cane on the Coast. (A copy here.)  The article chronicles the early history of bamboo fly rods in the salt, covering from about 1900-1950. Which are the … Continue reading →

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The Winston Big Game Fiberglass Fly Rod

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Ed Mitchell

A large number of people have stopped by to look at the glass rods. So, let’s do one more. After that I’ll show you a beautiful old, six strip, split bamboo fly rod. It was one of a handful designed 60-years ago … Continue reading →

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