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Gear Review: Ombraz Leggero Rx Sunglasses
Images by Rick Mikesell Ombraz builds sunglasses with no arms. A woven cord, braided in Japan from recycled fishing...
St. Croix Imperial Wins Fly Fishing Rod at ICAST 2026 as Series Enters Ninth Generation
St. Croix's Imperial series took the Fly Fishing Rod category at the ICAST 2026 New Product Showcase, held July 15-1...
Gear Review: Honeyhole Fly Casting Game
Images by Rick Mikesell I've spent a lot of time casting at things. I've used an Echo MPR from the couch to work on...
Best Saltwater Fly Reels and How to Maintain Them in Summer (2026)
Find the right reel to hold up to the rigors of saltwater | Photo by Mark Sides The best saltwater fly reels for summer...
How to Rig for Bluefish: Wire vs. Heavy Mono Bite Tippet (2026)
Find the right tippet for fly fishing for bluefish Going heavier won't stop a bluefish from cutting you off, and...
Best Stream Thermometer for Fly Fishing: Why You Need One in Summer
Fishpond Riverkeeper Digital Thermometer (about $35) 61°F. That's the water temperature where mortality starts...
Gear Review: Umpqua Swiftlink Steamboat Sling Pack
Images by Rick Mikesell I carried the original Steamboat ZS sling until it wore out. That pack set the baseline for...
Best Travel Fly Rod Setup for Alaska and BC Trips
Flying into remote fishing camps takes the right planning | Envato For most trips the flying weight limit, not your rod...