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Quick Tip: Utilize Zip Ties to Fix Everything from Ferrules to Zippers

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Most people I know have a least a small amount of duct tape with them on any fishing trip. I personally wrap a foot or two around my rod tube for any situation that might arise where it’s needed.  Because … more

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Nano-Coating for Phones and Tablets

A California-based company, Liquipel, has developed a process to nano-coat components of electronics, making them impervious to water damage. And while this “invisible wetsuit” will cost you, there’s no doubt it will be less than the replacement cost after your … more

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Video: Why a $40 Pair of Fishing Pliers Might Be the Best

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Oliver White, who’s seen and done it all in the fly fishing world, shows and tells us why he’s in love with his $40 Manley’s pliers.

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Vedavoo: Certified to Sew

With the number of orders growing, Vedavoo is expanding production with their newly announced Certified to Sew program, which will put local Massachusetts steamstresses to work outside a traditional 9-5. Read more in the press release below. Certified to Sew … more

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New Insect Shield Products from Buff USA

Entering a season that promises to be a particularly bad tick year due to the warm winter across much of the country, Buff USA has announced a new product lineup featuring EPA-registered “Insect Shield” protection. Read more in the press … more

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REC Components to Manufacture Wheatley Products

With acquisition of manufacturing assets complete, REC Components has announced that, moving forward, all Richard Wheatley Limited products will be made in their Stafford Springs, CT facility. Made in England since 1860, Wheatley products have a time-honored reputation, and “REC … more

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Changes in Store for Partridge of Redditch

After frustrating years of sourcing and distribution issues, Partridge of Redditch, having been acquired by FishingMatters, is being restored to its “former glory”—including new US distributor Wapsi and a  new product catalog. Read more in the press release below.  From Partridge … more

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Costa Releases New Styles for 2013

The coming year marks thirty years of business for Costa Sunglasses, and they’re celebrating with the release of three new styles for the new year: Cat Cay, Tuna Alley, and Saltbreak. Available in the 2013 collection. Read more in the … more

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Armor Series from Otter Box

Waterproof, drop proof, dust proof, and crush proof, the new Armor Series from Otter Box is heralded as the “toughest case ever built.” Designed for Samsung Galaxy S3, iPhone 5, and iPhone 4/4S, additional devices being evaluated as well. Read … more

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Spirit River Ultra-Vision 2

Through extensive research, Spirit River has developed Ultra-Vision 2 which utilizes different light wavelengths and reflections proven most visible to fish. The UV2 technology is available in a series of Spirit River’s products from spey hackle to CDC. Read more … more

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