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Gear Review:  Stormshadow Rolling Carry-On By Jordan Taylor Why the Stormshadow Rolling Carry-On is My New Favorite Travel Companion: As a fly fisherman and self-proclaimed gear junkie, I’m always on the hunt for tools, gadgets, and equipment that will make my fly fishing easier, more enjoyable, and my trips smoother.  There’s something about being prepared (more…)

Winston Bamboo The History of Winston and Bamboo by Terry Jepsen I’ve worked at The Fly Shop®, or at least been a part of it since I was 14 years old…I’m 51 now. When I started, the majority of fly rods were made of fiberglass. Graphite fly rods, which were just coming out, were only (more…)

Sunglass selection can be a touchy subject for many, as sunglasses are such a personal choice.  We aren’t going to tell you what style, brand or model to buy, but rather give some insight and suggestions on lens color and functionality. One of the most important pieces of equipment for any fly fisherman is their (more…)

Patagonia Luggage Gear Review  Black Hole® Cubes (3L, 6L, & 14L) Patagonia Travel Rod Roll Black Hole® Wheeled Duffel On my most recent trip to the Colombian jungle in search of peacock bass, I had a chance to try out the new Black Hole® Cubes in conjunction with my usual travel set up of the (more…)

The Simms G4 lineup was made for those days when Mother Nature throws everything at you.  Whether it is freezing cold conditions, a pouring monsoon, and even in a blizzard snow storm, you’ll be comfortable and protected from the elements in this set up. The G4 lineup has you covered – it’s the best of (more…)

In our last post we covered the “Clothing for Fall Fly Fishing”.  As we said we would, here is the follow-up to that article with the gear needed to switch seasons. As summer gives way to autumn, some, not all, anglers look to put away our 8’ 4-weights and size 18 PMD’s and break out (more…)

“There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear…” As the summer fades to autumn and the anticipation of cooler weather grows we need to change gears when it comes to our equipment and clothing. Fall is the best time of year for anyone who loves the outdoors; days begin to shorten, nights (more…)

When you set out to chase migrating fish, you better be prepared for a whole lot of heartache with an occasional pulse of adrenaline. Any given day Mother Nature will throw nasty weather at you.  Your buddies told you where to go, but the fish moved 20 miles upriver overnight. When you choose to play (more…)

Summertime Fly Selections for Trout & Bass by Zach Thurman We are in the middle of trout season here in Northern California, and with the weather heating up the hatches are changing and have switched from the bigger bugs to caddis and mayflies throughout the region. With this transition the flies that are the most (more…)

Wading Staff by Pat Pendergast One of the most asked questions we get from traveling trout fishermen is whether they should bring a wading staff.  Our answer is simple and pragmatic – if you use one on your home waters, then bring one on your trip. Several years ago I was in Kamchatka, Russia, fishing (more…)