Fly-fishing insight that matters
Flylab is an unfiltered resource for everyday anglers, providing honest gear reviews, expert advice and exclusive perks through our membership.
Our mission
To help fly anglers become better fishermen, smarter consumers and successful adventurers.
Fly-fishing gear reviews are broken
No centralized product repository, providing structured and searchable information.
Most evaluations lack thorough testing, category comparisons and transparent recommendations.
Publishers, influencers and even retailers have complicated motivations when recommending gear.
Fly anglers are looking for organized, independently tested and credible product information.
How flylab is different
track record
We have over 70 years of combined industry, media and on-water experience and test more products than anyone in the category.
ethos
We’re deeply invested in passing along the product, angling and data insights we’ve accumulated.
transparency
Our editorial approach is completely independent and will meet the consumer’s needs.
honesty
We’ll think deeper, test products harder and tell it like it is.
Our gear
testing process
design intention
What’s the product actually designed to do? Any reliable gear review starts here.
transparency
We’ll stress test marketing claims, as we evaluate performance, versatility, durability and warranty criteria.
comprehensive analysis
We have the knowledge and experience to compare, analyze and rank products in their categories.
final verdict
When it’s all said and done, we’ll offer a final evaluation. If there’s consensus, or variance, in our expert opinions, we’ll tell you.
Meet the team
Kirk Deeter
Founder
Tim Romano
Founder
Andrew Steketee
Founder
Oscar
Fish Hound
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