Gear

Let's face it, quality fly-fishing gear and apparel can be expensive, so buying pre-owned is a more-affordable option for many people. The problem has been finding a trustworthy place to do so. eBay and Facebook transactions can seem like a leap of faith, as you don't necessarily know whom you're buying from and whether or not the items are as described...

As a new fly-fishing season gets underway and anglers deal with windy conditions and rusty casting skills, the chances that someone is going to get hooked are perhaps higher than ever. So it's worth offering a refresher course in how to remove a hook from human skin. In the best of all possible worlds, the hook is barbless, but even if it isn't the process...

Simms has launched a new collection of technical apparel and gear, designed for saltwater anglers. The Latitude Collection features new hoodies, shirts, and pants, and there's a new Flats Sneaker, as well. Of particular note is the Latitude Hoody ($129.95) for men and women. This product features a front and rear "passive vent," which you can see in the...

If you put a hole in your waders last season and haven't gotten around to fixing it yet, you might be able to get it professionally repaired. The folks at Patagonia's wader team are hitting the road this spring for their Wader Repair Tour, where they'll inspect, diagnose, and repair waders for free. And they don't have to be Patagonia waders, either. Any...

One of my least favorite things is getting into my truck while still wet from the river. Whether it's my waders or wet-wading pants, I know some "river gunk" ends up worked into the seat fabric, and it certainly doesn't help my truck smell nice. I've added seat covers to other trucks, but they were always the on-sale items at AutoZone or O'Reilly's. They...

If you had to rely on one fly rod in a survival situation, which would you pick? That's a broad question, because it obviously depends on where you're trying to survive. An island in the Caribbean? The Amazon? An alpine environment? Each situation would ask something else of your fly rod, especially if you depended on it the bring in the majority of your...

Nautilus Reels has announced the release of their new GTS 5/6 reels. This new size joins the previously-announced GTS reels in Nautilus' much-loved lineup. Nautilus introduced several advancements when releasing the GTS reels, including "effortless left-hand to right-hand conversion" and an expanded drag adjustment range. The GTS series replaces the NV-G...

Redington, makers of budget-friendly fly rods, have just announced the release of their newest rod series, the EDC ("Everyday Carry"). "Our top-of-the-line, multi-application fly rod, the EDC prioritizes versatility above all else, ensuring it's not just a tool, but an extension of you and your angling skills," Redington writes on their website. Of course...

RIO, the Idaho Falls-based fly-line manufacturer, has announced the expansion of their Gold series of fly lines. "RIO Gold fly lines first took flight in 2008," RIO writes. "Hundreds of thousands of casts across endless miles of water later, the Gold Standard of multipurpose fly lines transformed the game by giving anglers the ability to transcend...

If you thought Sage would take it easy on rod releases after their R8 Core, you were wrong. The famed rod company just announced their newest stick, built with the same Revolution 8 technology, dubbed the Classic R8. Sage built the Classic R8 to deliver a moderate-action experience with the latest in materials. "The New Classic R8 rods inspire this measured...