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Whither the Double Taper?

From a practical point of view, the only advantage a weight-forward line has over a double-taper is the ability to cast long distances–say, over 75 feet.

Gear

So, You Want to Know the Real Story About Fly Lines

Fly lines can be pretty damn expensive these days, but they are undeniably the jet fuel that makes the planes fly.

Gear

An Observation on the Fly Rod Market

The majority of the rods made today are generally too stiff for their intended use…

Gear

The Top Performing, Fast-action Fly Rods For Trout

A performance comparison of some overachieving, fast-action fly rods for trout.

Brown trout from the Henry's Fork of the Snake River.

Gear

Fly Rod Companies Are Going “Classic” For Good Reason

Welcome to the long overdue, much needed rebirth of dry fly angling and slower fly rod actions.

Gear

Flylab’s Top Products of 2024

2024 was a banner year for innovative fly-fishing product releases, as well as classic remakes.

The Ross Animas. The Nautilus XM. The Lamson Guru S. The Galvan Rush Light.

Gear

The Best Four Fly Reels for Trout

Four proven, American-made, disc-drag fly reels that cost $400 or less.

Gear

On Fly Line Colors

Does the color of a fly line matter?

Scientific Anglers’ Amplitude Textured MPX and RIO Products’ Elite RIO Gold fly lines.

Gear

Head-to-Head: Scientific Anglers’ Amplitude Textured MPX and RIO Products’ Elite RIO Gold

Two all-around, weight-forward, “half-size heavy” fly lines compared.

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Geartalk

Whither the Double Taper?

So, You Want to Know the Real Story About Fly Lines

An Observation on the Fly Rod Market

The Top Performing, Fast-action Fly Rods For Trout

Fly Rod Companies Are Going “Classic” For Good Reason

Flylab’s Top Products of 2024

The Best Four Fly Reels for Trout

On Fly Line Colors

Head-to-Head: Scientific Anglers’ Amplitude Textured MPX and RIO Products’ Elite RIO Gold

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