Gear

The R.L. Winston Rod Company announced the release of their new Air 2 Max rod family. Per Winston's website, the Air 2 Max is a fast-action rod that uses the company's "fastest and most powerful graphite tapers to date." The Air 2 Max is designed to excel in big game fishing situations, in both salt and freshwater environments. By combining proprietary...

The folks over at Tenkara Rod Company have an interesting product on the market - the Teton Zoom. This rod can be extended to two different lengths, making it a versatile fishing tool for those who enjoy tenkara. Steve Larese, over at Gear Junkie, wrote an in-depth review on this rod, highlighting what it does well. You can read the entire thing here.

Cheeky has announced the release of a new line of fly reels—the Spray. The Spray reels won the Best in Category award at the most recent ICAST Trade Show in July. Spray reels are a premium reel family from Cheeky, sporting a brand-new drag system for the company. This drag system is fully-sealed and boasts "top-end power that can stop those monsters in...

To celebrate their 40 years in business, the folks over at Costa have released the brand-new King Tide frames. These frames are the epitome of Costa design and innovation, according to the company, and represent all that they've learned about building fishing sunglasses for four decades. The King Tide frames feature removable shields on either temple, which...

In a big move to reduce waste, RIO Products has announced that all of their lines starting in fall 2023 will ship on compostable spools. The material looks similar to what egg cartons are made from, and RIO says this change will save up to 20,000 pounds of plastic per year. RIO should certainly be applauded for this move, and it'll be interesting to watch...

If you've ever wondered what exactly goes into building a high-end graphite fly rod, then you should read through this story from Tim Schulz over at Hatch Magazine. Tim walks us through a recent trip he took to the Orvis Rod Factory, where the guys showed him parts of the rod building process. For anyone interested in rods, or gear in general, this is a...

Patagonia has partnered with Italian footwear company Fitwell to produce their new Forra line of wading boots. The boots feature an "adjustable web lacing system" in lieu of normal laces or the ever-popular BOA system. They're also built with a CODURA upper, which Patagonia says sheds weight while retaining durability. Much of what we hear from...

Simms officially announced the launch of their 2023 Fall Line of gear. This line features updated Freestone Waders, a new Bulkley Insulated Jacket, and plenty of other goodies to keep gear heads (like myself) interested. Of particular note is that Simms is introducing a zippered model for the Freestone Waders, that retails for $479. Adding a zipper to the...

It's not every day that fly fishing shows up in Yahoo News, but it did on July 31. Kurt Spurlock wrote a great behind-the-scenes article for Yahoo highlighting the Orvis fly rod shop in Manchester, Vermont. Manchester is a tiny town with only two stoplights, but it's also home to some of the most cutting-edge technology in all of fly fishing. As Spurlock...

A new product for gear manufacturer Huk has hit the market - their Creekbed Pant. The Creekbed Pant is "Designed specifically for fly fishing enthusiasts" and "offers a perfect blend of premium performance and functional features to enhance every angler’s experience on the water," pre a press release. Main features include a fully elastic waistband and...