I shared the first episode in this series the other day and even though Schultzy is diving into the graphite (we're more into glass around here...) fly rods that are in his boat this time of year, there is a lot of other great intel to gather with flies, leaders, and fly lines, too. If I was going to handpick a couple of 7-weight and 8-weights in fiberglass fly rods, these four would top out my list... ECHO BAD ASS GLASS - 7-WEIGHT MOONLIT FLY FISHING NIRVANA PHOENIX GLASS - 7-WEIGHT EPIC FLY RODS - REFERENCE 888- 8-WEIGHT ORVIS SUPERFINE GLASS - 8'8" - 8-WEIGHT Looking for a dual line ..read more

It's been awhile since I've highlighted the masterful fly reel making of KINEYA in Japan but a post on social media this week from Ijuin-Rod of their limited supply of Cavous Reels was a good reminder.  I cherish the couple of fly reels that I have from KINEYA as they are truly something special.  A search on T.F.M. highlights some past posts that are fun to scroll through on these fly reels. One of these would be perfect for that three or four weight that you're looking to use this spring...   A few notes from Tomo of Ijuin Rod on these fly reels... "The KINEYA Cavous is ..read more

The Fly Shop Tour continues with a two week junket through Florida.  Press PLAY... Check out the Flylords website and subscribe to their YouTube channel, too. Subscribe in a reader ..read more

A second season of Fishing the Collection is up on the American Museum of Fly Fishing YouTube channel and I get a kick of seeing the selected pieces of their collection put to work on the water.  A 12-weight Thomas &Thomas Sextant Bamboo?  Yes, please... Visit the American Museum of Fly Fishing website and consider supporting their work of preserving the history and heritage of fly fishing with your membership. Subscribe in a reader ..read more

Everyone needs at least one Turtlebox (two is even better) and a speaker with original brown trout art by Garrison Doctor of Rep Your Water makes this one of a kind.  Even better, it will be given away with a stash of other gear from Cheeky and Wingo Outdoors as part of their Buttery Beats Giveaway. It's super easy to enter and if you're following each company on Instagram, you'll get additional entries.  The giveaway ends on Friday, April 26th, 2024, and the winner will be announced soon after.    Enter the Buttery Beats Giveaway HERE. Subscribe in a reader ..read more

Ease into your Sunday with Rolf telling you a fly fishing story for the next few minutes.  Press PLAY... Visit the Rolf Nylinder website and see more of his work on his YouTube channel. Subscribe in a reader ..read more

It didn't take too long in my "re-acquaintance with golf" to start searching out brands within the golf space who are doing cool things.  I've always been prone to the small shops, the artful take, and offerings that might go against the grain of the norm.  Fortunately, there are quite a few of these kind of businesses within golf and it's been neat to come across them.  Typically, first on Instagram...   One of these companies is MacKenzie Golf Bags and I have several friends who have a custom golf bag (which often times leads to more than one...) and it got me thinking t ..read more

Tell me that a bluegill or smallmouth wouldn't just slurp this off the surface?  Press PLAY... Check out The Perry Pork website and follow along on Instagram and YouTube.  Subscribe in a reader ..read more

In this short Loon Outdoors video, Jason Schwartz of Travel Creel Hospitality breaks down how to pack and prepare for a trip.  He starts off with the suggestion of having Global Entry which is GREAT advise, and I've used the closet ask to plane staff for stowing my rod case and that checks out, too.  Visit the Loon Outdoors website for the latest gear and Travel Creel Hospitality to check out the destinations and trips that they have planned. Subscribe in a reader ..read more

Admittedly, I don't know anything about BFS Bait Casting Rods (I'm willing to learn) but I do have one of Graywolf Rods Ultra Light Spinning Rods and it's one of my favorite rods.  It's perfect for crickets under a cork or for casting small lures with, too.  Shane listed a few on his website yesterday and they won't last long at all.  If you're looking for something new to mess around with this spring, one of these UL Spinning Rods should be high on your list.  Pair it with the smallest spinning reel you can find, some 2-4 pound test monofilament, and you're all set. V ..read more