Tippets: McCafferty’s Fly Fishing Noir, Choosing a Reel

October 16, 2016 By: Erin Block

  • Keith McCafferty’s genre-bending Sean Stranahan mysteries, dubbed “fly-fishing noir” by some interviewers and reviewers, reveal the author’s passion for the sport and outdoors. “I just wrote what I wanted to write about and have been fortunate that it slotted into several niches that could be commercially successful,” says McCafferty in this recent profile piece by Kim Himstreet in The Bulletin.
  • From mechanics to material and price, Paul Fersen outlines how to choose the best fly reel for your fly fishing needs and price point. “There are a number of factors to consider, but there are a few simple things to know about reels that will help you make the right choice,” writes Fersen. Read more via Orvis.