Gear

Scott Fly Rods have a cult following in the Rockies, and for good reason. They make great sticks (I'm in love with their recent Session lineup), and they're honoring their 50th anniversary by releasing new builds of five classic rods from each decade the company has been around. "Rather than replicating the originals, we decided to build the blanks to spec...

Korkers, the award-winning outdoor footwear brand, is proud to introduce the Neo Flex™ Thermo collection, a fusion of cozy slipper-like comfort with rugged, waterproof performance features intended for wet, mucky, cold winter days.  The collection of slip-on boots features two color options for Men and two for Women.  In addition to a soft, fleece lined...

With fall just about over, and winter set to rule for the next few months, I reckoned it'd be a good time to look at some of my favorite cold-weather gear. This is the stuff I depend on to keep me warm and dry during the worst weather of the year here in the Rockies. I know some anglers don't like to fish year-round, but I love the solitude and quiet of...

Mayfly Outdoors, the award-winning manufacturer of high-performance fly fishing products and parent company of Abel Reels, Ross Reels, and Airflo, is excited to announce that world-renowned fly fisher, guide, author, and conservationist April Vokey has joined the Mayfly family as a brand ambassador. Known for her work through Anchored Outdoors and...

Following last week's interesting news about hip-hop star Drake appearing on the cover of The Drake magazine, is an equally interesting story, courtesy of Ross Purnell over at Fly Fisherman Magazine.  Drake co-owns a Nike sub-label called Nocta, and that brand has launched a full lineup of "fly fishing inspired urban wear" that features the Nike swoosh...

The folks over at G. Loomis, who make some of fly fishing's most beloved rods, have recently launched a new video series titled "Feel Connected." The series takes an in-depth look at how the rods are crafted in their Woodland, WA facility. "This series is a tribute to the artisans and engineers who pour their heart and soul into every rod we produce," said...

I've long been a fan of Winston rods. My first top-of-the-line rod was a 9' 5-weight BIIIx, and I've since grown my collection to over a dozen green sticks, both vintage and modern. The Air 2 series is, objectively, the company's most versatile. An old 8'6" 6-weight pre-IM6 Fisher-rolled Winston might be a bit sweeter to cast, but it doesn't stand up to the...

The R.L. Winston Rod Co has launched their brand-new Pure 2 rod series. As the name suggests, these rods are the next evolution of the company's much-loved Pures. "The Pure is an all-time rod, no doubt," said Adam Hutchison, National Marketing Manager for Winston. "The Pure is an iconic rod." So, why move on from such a beloved, well-received rod? The...

Wet wading season is just about over, which is bittersweet for me, since I'm not the biggest fan of waders (does any angler really love waders?). I've had the chance to use quite a bit of different wet wading gear this summer, and I wanted to share the pieces that have made an impact on me. Korkers Stealth Sneaker The Stealth Sneaker from Korkers is my...

Hardy's wide spool Perfect fly reel has been in production for over 135 years, and the company has just released an update for the product. The upgraded 1921 Wide Spool Perfect sports an upgraded check mechanism (the reel's drag). Hardy says the check mechanism has been "refined to offer smoother performance, ensuring that anglers continue to enjoy the...