This Redington Dually Fly Rod Review is an in-depth, no-nonsense, true review. This is a real-life, on-the-water testing of this rod that has been personally cast many, many, many times. The Redington Dually is a cost-effective line of 2-handed rods (switch and spey) that claim to offer affordable performance to the masses. This seems to be Redington’s general mantra, so we’ll put the rod to the test and see how it stands up. As an avid fly fisher for 35 years, a professional guide for the last 15, and an experienced fishing destination traveler, I’ve seen my share of rods come and go. I’ve se ..read more

This Redington Claymore Fly Rod Review is an in-depth, nothing-faked review. This is a real-life, on-the-water testing of this rod that has been personally cast many, many, many times. The Redington Claymore is a performance line of 2-handed rods (switch and spey) that claim to offer a high-end feel for less money than the competition. This review of the Redington Claymore 12’6” 6wt will put the rod to the test and see how it stands up. As an avid fly fisher for 35 years, a professional guide for the last 15, and an experienced fishing destination traveler, I’ve seen my share of rods come and ..read more

About the Pattern The Rainbow Warrior is one of my favorite go-to flies in the winter. At the time of this article, it’s  January…it’s freezing… and a big snowstorm is right around the corner.  I love using this fly in the winter for a few particular reasons. I use it on the smaller end, say an 18, a 20, or even a 22 in the wintertime to replicate hatching midge. Sure, this fly is considered an attractor pattern. It’s got a very pretty color. It’s got a lot of flash to it.  But if you think about a midge pupa and what’s happening when they’re shedding skin under the water, they ..read more

In this Scientific Anglers (SA) Mastery MPX review, we’ll take a deep dive into everything that works, what doesn’t, and give you an honest, detailed account of why. I’ve been casting flies for 35 years and guiding professionally for the last 15. I’ve seen companies come and go, I’ve seen changes and fads, but one thing is for sure, I’ve done A LOT of casting with a lot of lines. Our Lists Of The Best Fly Lines 10 Best Fly Lines (2023 Buyer’s Guide) Best Saltwater Fly Line in 2023 Best Sinking Fly Line (2023 Buyer’s Guide) Best Fly Line for Trout (2023 Buyer’s Guide) Best Floating Fly Line ..read more

In this Aventik Zeno Fiberglass Tenkara Fly Rod Review, we’ll take a deep-dive look into the construction, componentry, and performance of the rod. I’ve been fly fishing for 35 years now and have been guiding professionally for the last 15. I’ve seen, used, and abused a lot of different gear over the years. Rods, reels, lines, waders, bags…nothing is safe from the demands I put on my stuff. This Zeno Fiberglass Tenkara rod is a newer offering from Avenitk Fishing, a low-price leader in decent quality fishing gear. This rod utilizes similar componentry and materials as higher-priced “performanc ..read more

In this Aventik Riverbend Fly Fishing Rod review, we’ll take a deep look into the componentry, construction, and real-world use to see if this is the right rod for you. I’ve been fly fishing for nearly 35 years and have been a professional guide for the last 15. I’ve seen a lot of rods come and go an watched/experienced them take a lot of use and a lot of abuse over the years. I’ve gotten a bit of use out of my new Aventik Riverbend rod these last few weeks. I’ve fished and dryland-cast in a few different situations/scenarios and have found a few things I like about the rod and a few things th ..read more

I’m Daniel, a passionate fly-fishing enthusiast with over fourteen years of experience. Today, I’ll be sharing my review of the Hardy Ultradisc UDLA fly reel. Having personally owned this reel for three years, I’ve extensively used it in stocked trout lakes, landing double-figure rainbow trout, and explored various rivers targeting brown and dollaghan trout. This article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the Hardy Ultradisc fly reel, presenting both its advantages and disadvantages. I’ll delve into a detailed review of its specifications, compare it with competitors, address common FAQs ..read more

In this review of Aventik’s Fly Fishing Rod Combo, we’ll deep-dive into the construction, components, castability, and fishing performance of this fly rod kit. The specific model tested for this review is the 9ft 3/4 weight combo. We’ll analyze how it performs both on the water, in real-life fishing scenarios, and off the water in dryland cast tests. Our Fly Rod Reviews: Redington Predator Fly Rod Review: An In-Depth Hands-On Look Hardy Ultralite Fly Rod Review (Hands-On & Tested) Eagle Claw Featherlight Review (Hands-on & Tested) Vision Rivermaniac Review (Hands-On & Tested) Red ..read more

In this review of Aventik’s Fly Fishing Rod Combo, we’ll deep-dive into the construction, components, castability, and fishing performance of this fly rod kit. The specific model tested for this review is the 9ft 3/4 weight combo. We’ll analyze how it performs both on the water, in real-life fishing scenarios, and off the water in dryland cast tests. Our Fly Rod Reviews: Redington Predator Fly Rod Review: An In-Depth Hands-On Look Hardy Ultralite Fly Rod Review (Hands-On & Tested) Eagle Claw Featherlight Review (Hands-on & Tested) Vision Rivermaniac Review (Hands-On & Tested) Red ..read more

This Lamson Remix Fly Reel review is an honest, field-tested review with countless days of use and experience to back it up. As an avid fly fisher for over 30 years and a professional guide in SW Montana for the last 15, I’ve seen my share of equipment put to the test. I’ve cast more rods and reel combos than I can remember and I’ve got to witness my clients using and abusing them too. Guiding gives me a unique opportunity to not only use the equipment myself but to see how well said equipment works for others, from seasoned casters to brand-new anglers. In this review, we’ll take a look at im ..read more