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.

Gear

Sea Run Cases Norfork Classic Expedition Rod and Reel Travel Case

A dedicated fly rod and reel case that also doubles as a security “safe.”

Gear

Toadfish Line Nippers

A new entrant to the specialty fishing tool arms race, with a unique design and reasonable price point.

Gear

Manley 6.5-inch Teflon Super Pliers

A cost-effective set of pliers for the salt, jungle, or steelhead fishing that are well-designed, durable and maintenance free.

Fly Reels

Galvan Rush Light Fly Reel

This American-made fly reel is tough, understated and a solid consumer value.

Fly Rods

Sage Maverick 9-foot 10-weight Fly Rod

You don’t need to spend a ton of money to get a perfectly good, high-performing saltwater fly rod you can take anywhere in the world.

Gear

Scientific Anglers SONAR Titan Tropical/Jungle Clear Tip Fly Line

When you have to throw heavy, saltwater flies in a hurry–this is the line to do it.