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Tenkara: Blending Simplicity, Elegance, and Efficiency

The Tenkara Philosophy: Back to Basics Tenkara fishing is an ancient Japanese art that combines simplicity with a more...

A Two-Hearted Tradition Comes to Maine

Western Maine is a land of deep forests, mysterious bogs, and wide lakes, with moods that can change as quickly as a...

Micro Skagit: Revolutionizing the World of Fly Fishing

In the diverse and evolving world of fly fishing, innovation plays a crucial role in enhancing the angler's experience...

Two Hands

To quote the philosopher Ricky Bobby, when I first looked at the OPST Micro Skagit rod, I kept thinking that I didn't...

The Cold Weather Gear I'm Using Right Now

Not long ago I wrote one of my monthly gear columns on the best winter wading underlayers. That was in January, and it...

Review: TroutRoutes Mapping App

TroutRoutes is an iPhone and Android smartphone mapping application specifically tailored for fly fishing purposes...

The Best Headlamps for Night Fishing and More

My first night fishing expedition was in Montana, chasing big ol' browns with two friends. Among all the lessons I...

The Best Fly Rods for Your Big Freshwater Fish

When a new fly rod comes out, there's almost a laser-like focus on how it'll perform for a variety of trout fishing...