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G.Loomis Wins Yellowstone Angler’s Five-Weight Shootout
The Yellowstone Angler fly shop recently tested 29 five-weights in another of its “shootouts,” with the G.Loomis NRX Lite Presentation earning their vote for top rod. Read more in the press release below. NRX ‘LP’ Fly Rod From Loomis Takes … more
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Quick Tip: Wax your Ferrules to Avoid Broken Fly Rods
How many of you take the time to wax your rod ferrules a couple times a year? I know I usually don’t, and I’ve paid the price of broken rods too many times to count. Finally after doing that very … more
Sage Offers More Options with New Fly Rod Models
Sage Manufacturing has announced the release of several new rods to their catalog, including a 9-foot 12-weight single hand ONE rod, two new 6-piece spey rods within the ONE rod series, as well as two new specialty rods designed specifically … more
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Winston Appoints Mclean to Vice President of Operations & Rod Design
As a veteran in oversight of Winston rod design and manufacturing, Annette Mclean has been promoted to Vice President of Operations & Rod Design. “For me, this has been an incredibly rewarding journey, as I embrace all the sport of … more
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Podcast Interview: Daniel Galhardo of Tenkara USA Talks Rod Models
This week MidCurrent speaks to Daniel Galhardo, one of the first people to bring the Japanese style of fishing called Tenkara into the United States. He also runs and owns Tenkara USA which sells Tenkara-style fishing rods. Much has been … more
Watt Joins Winston Rod Company
Jeff Watt has joined the Winston Rod Company’s team, appointed as sales representative for Missouri Kansas and Nebraska. Read more in the press release below. For Immediate Release February 28, 2013 Jeff Watt, Mid-America Sport Sales Joins Winston Effective immediately, … more
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Awards for Sage Fly Rods
Sage fly rods are quickly accumulating awards, with the CIRCA receiving honors from Field & Stream, and the ONE 590-4 from Fish Alaska. Also, Sage has been recognized by the International Game & Fish Association for their rods catching more … more
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The Mangrove Series from TFO
Designed for the hardcore saltwater angler, the new “Mangrove” series from Temple Fork Outfitters draws upon the knowledge and experience of fly fishing legend Flip Pallot. The Mangrove is now available in 9-foot 4-piece configurations in weights 6 through 10 … more
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Sage Fly Rod to Benefit Casting For Recovery
An embodiment of beauty of form in motion, as marketing manager Eric Gewiss describes, the new GRACE fly rod from Sage is a great all around 5-weight, with portions of the sale going to benefit Casting for Recovery. Read more … more
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