Author Archives: Kirk Deeter
Hatch Outdoors Finatic Reel
I’m going to go out on a rather tenuous limb right now and say that I think the Hatch “Finatic” is one of the five or so best performance fly reels ever made. And I have a Charleton. And a … more
Posted in Fly Reels, Gear
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“Shoe In” Stud Covers
Many of us (though not all) have bought into the anti-invasive species mantra that leads us to wear boots without felt soles. And many of us (not all) have found that adding studs to rubber soles is the best way … more
Posted in Accessories, Gear, Waders & Boots
Tagged Shoe In, Spike covers, wading in spikes
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Sierra Nets Make a Positive Statement
In all honesty, I’ve never been one to care about the “fashion statement.” When I was in fourth grade, and my mom sent me off to school in those brand new bright Adidas tennis shoes, I was the kid scuffing … more
Posted in Accessories, Gear
Tagged custom fishing nets, fly fishing net, heirloom net, Kirk Deeter net, landing nets, Sierra nets
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In Defense of Bootfoot Waders
I just spent three days steelhead fishing on the Pere Marquette River in Michigan with Jeff Hubbard of Outfitters North. We had a wonderful time, and caught many fish, though after the first day I realized why I wore bootfoot … more
Fishpond Tech LTE Low Tide Hydration/Lumbar Pack
As an angler, I aspire to be a minimalist. When I trout fish, the happiest evenings are those when I wade into the river in boots, wearing nothing up top other than my shirt with a pair of scissors/hemos threaded … more
Posted in Accessories, Gear, Vests & Packs
Tagged fishing packs, Fishpond, fishpong Low Tide, flats packs
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The Cure for Bloody Fingers
I have a problem: whenever I go on a fishing trip to chase species that weigh more than trout, pull extra hard, or swim very fast, my hands end up shredded and looking like this. In other words, whenever I … more
Posted in Apparel, Gear
Tagged finger cuts, flats fishing, Simms Sun Glove, stripping finger
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NuCast Non-Slip Clamps
When you think about it, what’s the tool hanging from your vest or pack that gets the most attention? Your nippers? Solid answer. Your hemos are probably right there in the mix also. Lately, I’ve been dabbling with scissors and … more
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Korkers Ice Jack Boots
Korkers Ice Jack Boots are insulated, waterproof snow boots. And, yes, the obvious application is shoveling your driveway. But I must say, especially given Korkers’ tradition in the wading boot realm, I’m seeing some legitimate crossover fishing value as well. … more
Posted in Gear, Waders & Boots
Tagged fishing boots, gear, IceJack fishing, Korkers IceJack boots
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Review: Abel Nippers
I have never seen any fly fishing gear item stir more impassioned debate among my angling buddies as this little gizmo right here. These Abel nippers are sharp, durable, easy to handle, smartly designed, and all those wonderful things. They … more
Chuck Taylor All-Stars: The Wading Boots for ‘Everyman’
Those who have fished in tropical places with me know that I have a quirky habit of wading saltwater flats in Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star basketball shoes. Well many, many years ago, anyway, Chucky T’s were considered basketball shoes. No, … more
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Tagged chuck taylor all-stars, flats boots, flats shoes, wading boots, wading chuck taylor, wading shoes
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