Reviews

Apparel

Gear Roll-up: Skwala Sol Wading Pant, Sage R8 Core 696 Fly Rod, Ombraz Sunglasses

There are many high-quality shades out there for anglers, but none that are quite like Ombraz. The first thing you’ll notice is they don’t have arms...

Gear

Gear Review Roll-up: YETI Cayo Backpack, Rain Jackets, Freshwater Fly Rods

If you fish and hunt (especially if you do both) enough, you’ll come to realize that a good, water-repelling day pack is one of your most essential pieces of gear.

Gear

Scientific Anglers Magnitude Textured Infinity Clear Tip Floating Fly Line

A clear-tip (floating) fly line that floats, fishes and casts like a champ.

Fly Rods

Orvis Helios D 8-foot 5-inch 7-weight Fly Rod

The new Helios in saltwater: quirky size, killer versatility.

Gear

Umpqua NorthFork Waist Pack

For hike-in anglers looking for a simple, well-designed and affordable waist pack.

Apparel

Redington Men’s Escape Wading Pants

Filling an obvious wader gap between summer wet wading and steelhead season.

Boating

YETI Rambler Half-Gallon Water Jug

YETI Ramblers are worth what you pay for them.

Gear

Cling Mag Grab

The magnet “stay in place” factor is formidable.

Gear

Fly Banjo Fly Dryer

Dry fly enthusiasts: A fly dryer that works without chemicals.