Gear Review: Ross Reels

March 7, 2022 | Terry Jepsen

Ross Reels is getting back to its roots! Ross Reels has been an important part of the fly fishing landscape since their first reels came out in 1973. Aerospace engineer Ross Hauck founded Ross Reels in Etna, California, later moving the company to Montrose, Colorado, where it is today. Hauck perfected a number of industry (more…)

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Gear Review – Fishpond Packs & Bags

February 23, 2022 | Terry Jepsen

As a new year starts, we are always excited to see what new fly fishing products our trusted manufacturers have been developing . High-quality fly fishing gear is not designed and made overnight. It takes years of research and design, along with field testing and modifications, to bring a quality product to fruition that fills (more…)

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Exciting Fly Fishing Gear for 2022

February 1, 2022 | Terry Jepsen

We just finished our 2022 catalog, and in it you’ll find exciting new products, some of which we want to share with you in more detail here. This list is put together by people who have fished and used the equipment – hard core fly fishers and guides who use this stuff daily. Before we (more…)

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Gear Review: Astral Water Shoes

January 21, 2022 | Terry Jepsen

Last April I purchased my first pair of Astral Water Shoes from my friend Jim MacAllister at Northwest River Supply (NRS). I had checked them out online and then was able to talk to Chris King (Outfitters Associate/Guide) and Russ Kegler (Guide), as I noticed they were both wearing a pair. I wasn’t quite sure (more…)

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