Equipment and Product Reviews

59pines · 59pines

I'm fairly new to fly fishing.? Took my wife fishing and she too was infatuated with fly fishing.? Looking into getting her a rod.? My question is do you match the rod to the fish you are targeting or the rod to the person who is fishing it?? My wife was using my 9ft 5wt rod and said that it felt slightly too bi...

Diego · Diego

What do you guys know of Powell fly rods? any input on how they compare to other fly rods? thanks

brian clemens · brian clemens

well i hope some of you veterans can help me out with this one. my steelhead rod is a 10ft 4pc 7wt redington red fly 2. i have a large sth reel with a spare spool. my main spool will have 8wt floating line, (7wt line is on it right now)?and i want to put something on the other. my floating line is my nymph set up. b...

SouthPaw · SouthPaw

Hello All, I have recently come in need of some type of watercraft to fish the?shorelines of lakes. A float tube seemed like it might be the right fit for such use. I was wondering if anyone had any recomendations? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Brent

AbelBoy · AbelBoy

Last October, I bought a Sage ZXL 9 foot 4 weight.? It was time to replace my old reliable Sage SP 490-3 that I sold to gent who said that he had to have that rod.? (I needed the money.)? I use this rod primarily for fishing dry flies and soft hackle wet flies. The rod is definitely an improvement over the SP.?...

brian clemens · brian clemens

well i was checking out a few things today and came across this link. http://www.thomaspenrose.com/tonkin.htm so i was wondering how hard would it be to make an 8ft bambo rod, or even a 9ft bambo rod, how long would it take. i do know this, after makin one and then catching fish with it, it would be well wo...

Emerger · Emerger

Anyone know much about these rods and reel? TFO Pro Series rod Orvis Clearwater rod Battenkill mid arbor reel Any information would be helpful

seabass · seabass

So, I will be fishing with my rod and reel in salt water, and I just have the normal floating line that came on the reel. In general, will all fly rods and reels work for both salt and freshwater, or are they made specifically for one? I will most likely be fishing every day with it, and it will be fished in sal...

JMO32 · JMO32

Still pretty new here.? What type of reel maintenance should I be doing and how often?? I also saw a few post about the line.? I typically just unwind everything every other time or so and wipe it down with a slightly damp cloth.? Any other tips to keep everything working smoothly??

SCM · SCM

I am wondering if any of you use furled leaders?? If so, what is your experience with them? Thanks.

shon42073 · shon42073

Since I basically tore the sole of one of my boots today I think its time for some new ones. So would like to here what you guys are using and how you like em. I've been using some cheap hodgman boots, I guess I'm lucky to get 2 years use out of em. I'm eyeing some simms freestone boots. Also what size boot do you...

shon42073 · shon42073

My old waders have finally sprung there final leak. I'm stepping up to either simms L2 or the Orvis tailwater XT. Anyone currently using either of these waders ? If so lets hear the likes and dislikes or if anyone has an opinion on either company's products. Do these company's offer free wader repairs ?...

throwinmetal · throwinmetal

Soon I will using my 9wt in the mild surf and was looking for a sinking line. I decided to put together a running line and a shooting head. I came across Rio's T-8 shooting head. I got it at Sweeney's in Napa. Its 30 feet of 240 grains at 8 grns/ft. I spooled on almost 300 yards of 20# Cajun Red mono, did a loop da...

Xnjb707X · Xnjb707X

?I'm about to buy a new float tube, but I was also concidering buying a pontoon instead, never used one tho. Just wanted to know if anyone has a preference in one or the other. I've used a float tube before and know how they handle, but is the pontoon the better buy? I just wanted to get some input before I buy...

mx19 · mx19

Went to the fly fishing expo today .There were a lot of venders blowing stuff out at 50% off..boots, rods, waders and gizmos...A lot more stuff on sale or close out than last year...It is also a bigger exibit than last seasons , using up 2 buildings in stead of one...just thought I would pass that on... ...

brian clemens · brian clemens

well just picked up a reel for my 7wt, and possible 8,9,10wt rod if needed. just picked me up the STH CAYUGA 8,9,10 wt reel, so got the big boy of the three. here is the link to the reel. http://www.sthreels.com/cayuga.php anyways got the reel and a spare spool brand spankin new for 50 bucks. just wonderi...

brian clemens · brian clemens

ok well we all know i have been talking about a 7wt rod, i found a brand new 10ft 4pc 7wt on sale for 145, its a redington redfly2, i have the first red fly in a 6wt 9f 2pc fast action rod, and have loved it for steelies, i have thinking the the extra foot, and the 7wt will make a big difference in my abilities on th...

Emerger · Emerger

I'm in the market for a new rod and having trouble finding one that fits these specs: inexpensive ($150 or less); medium action; 4-piece; 8.5' or 9' in long; 5 or 6 weight rod. Any reccomendations?

Emerger · Emerger

I've been researching chest packs for the last few days and I'm a bit overwhelmed with the choices out there. Can anybody recommend a make/model?

Flying Dutchman · Flying Dutchman

Some of you use a 3 weight when weather and flows allow.I'm asking for any suggestions/warnings concerning possible reel combinations for my new Echo 7'6" 3 weight.The set-up with an older reel is not working out.? So, naturally, a new reel is on the way.? I have not decided what to purchase.I wa...

AC22 · AC22

Say i have a 6wt 4 piece rod and a 6wt two piece rod.....which would be better for steelhead fishing....... Is there a real difference?

keith bigelow · keith bigelow

After reading the posts about everyones?fly fishing New Years Resolutions I began to make plans for my Summer trip. Last summer I spent 5 weeks wandering through Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and British Columbia fly fishing. I met some great fishing guides and thought I'd pass along their names in case a...

shon42073 · shon42073

Has anyone read some of his books ? I was thinking about purchasing a few, trout bum diary's, standing in a river waving a stick, or death taxes and leaky waders. Is it good reading material ?

JT · JT

Just some info I thought I should pass on.? About a year ago I was looking for a new net.? Most of the ones that were the right size were way too expensive.? I found a company that made handcrafted nets in Maine.? Their prices were much more reasonable than others that I had seen.? I've had the net for ab...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Rod for a newbie? (Preview) I'm fairly new to fly fishing.? Took my wife fishing and she too was infatuated with fly fishing.? Looking into getting her a rod.? My question is do you match the rod to the fish you are targeting or the rod to the person who is fishing it?? My wife was using my 9ft 5wt rod and said that it felt slightly too bi...	59pines	4	989	Aug 10, 2008 by 59pines
	Powell fly rods (Preview) What do you guys know of Powell fly rods? any input on how they compare to other fly rods? thanks	Diego	2	1083	Aug 10, 2008 by FLY FISHER
	UP COMING STEELHEAD SEASON QUESTION (line) (Preview) well i hope some of you veterans can help me out with this one. my steelhead rod is a 10ft 4pc 7wt redington red fly 2. i have a large sth reel with a spare spool. my main spool will have 8wt floating line, (7wt line is on it right now)?and i want to put something on the other. my floating line is my nymph set up. b...	brian clemens	20	1399	Jul 24, 2008 by brian clemens
	How to Choose A Float Tube? (Preview) Hello All, I have recently come in need of some type of watercraft to fish the?shorelines of lakes. A float tube seemed like it might be the right fit for such use. I was wondering if anyone had any recomendations? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Brent	SouthPaw	10	1290	Jul 22, 2008 by AbelBoy
	Sage ZXL 490-4 (Preview) Last October, I bought a Sage ZXL 9 foot 4 weight.? It was time to replace my old reliable Sage SP 490-3 that I sold to gent who said that he had to have that rod.? (I needed the money.)? I use this rod primarily for fishing dry flies and soft hackle wet flies. The rod is definitely an improvement over the SP.?...	AbelBoy	1	6341	Jul 14, 2008 by dtp916
	Bamboo Rod Question ( 1 2 ) (Preview) well i was checking out a few things today and came across this link. http://www.thomaspenrose.com/tonkin.htm so i was wondering how hard would it be to make an 8ft bambo rod, or even a 9ft bambo rod, how long would it take. i do know this, after makin one and then catching fish with it, it would be well wo...	brian clemens	47	7678	Jul 13, 2008 by WT
	Orvis Clearwater Rod & Battenkill Mid Arbor Reel (Preview) Anyone know much about these rods and reel? TFO Pro Series rod Orvis Clearwater rod Battenkill mid arbor reel Any information would be helpful	Emerger	3	1536	Jun 26, 2008 by AbelBoy
	Reel Maintenance After Salt water? (Preview) So, I will be fishing with my rod and reel in salt water, and I just have the normal floating line that came on the reel. In general, will all fly rods and reels work for both salt and freshwater, or are they made specifically for one? I will most likely be fishing every day with it, and it will be fished in sal...	seabass	1	933	Jun 26, 2008 by AbelBoy
	Reel Maintenance (Preview) Still pretty new here.? What type of reel maintenance should I be doing and how often?? I also saw a few post about the line.? I typically just unwind everything every other time or so and wipe it down with a slightly damp cloth.? Any other tips to keep everything working smoothly??	JMO32	5	1061	Jun 18, 2008 by Nohackle
	Furled Leaders (Preview) I am wondering if any of you use furled leaders?? If so, what is your experience with them? Thanks.	SCM	1	947	May 23, 2008 by ez
	wading boots ? (Preview) Since I basically tore the sole of one of my boots today I think its time for some new ones. So would like to here what you guys are using and how you like em. I've been using some cheap hodgman boots, I guess I'm lucky to get 2 years use out of em. I'm eyeing some simms freestone boots. Also what size boot do you...	shon42073	14	1370	Mar 27, 2008 by LilWhippersnapper
	Waders, Simms or Orvis ??? (Preview) My old waders have finally sprung there final leak. I'm stepping up to either simms L2 or the Orvis tailwater XT. Anyone currently using either of these waders ? If so lets hear the likes and dislikes or if anyone has an opinion on either company's products. Do these company's offer free wader repairs ?...	shon42073	6	1815	Mar 18, 2008 by LilWhippersnapper
	Rio T-8 (Preview) Soon I will using my 9wt in the mild surf and was looking for a sinking line. I decided to put together a running line and a shooting head. I came across Rio's T-8 shooting head. I got it at Sweeney's in Napa. Its 30 feet of 240 grains at 8 grns/ft. I spooled on almost 300 yards of 20# Cajun Red mono, did a loop da...	throwinmetal	9	2668	Mar 8, 2008 by throwinmetal
	Float Tubes vs Pontoons (Preview) ?I'm about to buy a new float tube, but I was also concidering buying a pontoon instead, never used one tho. Just wanted to know if anyone has a preference in one or the other. I've used a float tube before and know how they handle, but is the pontoon the better buy? I just wanted to get some input before I buy...	Xnjb707X	4	4830	Mar 1, 2008 by Nohackle
	fly fishing expo this weekend (Preview) Went to the fly fishing expo today .There were a lot of venders blowing stuff out at 50% off..boots, rods, waders and gizmos...A lot more stuff on sale or close out than last year...It is also a bigger exibit than last seasons , using up 2 buildings in stead of one...just thought I would pass that on... ...	mx19	0	753	Feb 22, 2008 by mx19
	STH REELS (Preview) well just picked up a reel for my 7wt, and possible 8,9,10wt rod if needed. just picked me up the STH CAYUGA 8,9,10 wt reel, so got the big boy of the three. here is the link to the reel. http://www.sthreels.com/cayuga.php anyways got the reel and a spare spool brand spankin new for 50 bucks. just wonderi...	brian clemens	8	2705	Feb 17, 2008 by brian clemens
	7WT rod question.... (Preview) ok well we all know i have been talking about a 7wt rod, i found a brand new 10ft 4pc 7wt on sale for 145, its a redington redfly2, i have the first red fly in a 6wt 9f 2pc fast action rod, and have loved it for steelies, i have thinking the the extra foot, and the 7wt will make a big difference in my abilities on th...	brian clemens	1	1045	Feb 4, 2008 by East Bay Ed
	New Rod ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm in the market for a new rod and having trouble finding one that fits these specs: inexpensive ($150 or less); medium action; 4-piece; 8.5' or 9' in long; 5 or 6 weight rod. Any reccomendations?	Emerger	33	4746	Jan 27, 2008 by timmosazz
	Chest Packs (Preview) I've been researching chest packs for the last few days and I'm a bit overwhelmed with the choices out there. Can anybody recommend a make/model?	Emerger	25	7014	Jan 25, 2008 by throwinmetal
	3 Weight Rod/Reel Suggestions (Preview) Some of you use a 3 weight when weather and flows allow.I'm asking for any suggestions/warnings concerning possible reel combinations for my new Echo 7'6" 3 weight.The set-up with an older reel is not working out.? So, naturally, a new reel is on the way.? I have not decided what to purchase.I wa...	Flying Dutchman	28	6963	Jan 16, 2008 by Flying Dutchman
	4 peice rods vs 2 piece rods.... (Preview) Say i have a 6wt 4 piece rod and a 6wt two piece rod.....which would be better for steelhead fishing....... Is there a real difference?	AC22	25	1716	Jan 15, 2008 by yukon mike
	Guide Recommendations (Preview) After reading the posts about everyones?fly fishing New Years Resolutions I began to make plans for my Summer trip. Last summer I spent 5 weeks wandering through Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and British Columbia fly fishing. I met some great fishing guides and thought I'd pass along their names in case a...	keith bigelow	9	1381	Jan 8, 2008 by ONEWEIGHT
	john gierach books ? (Preview) Has anyone read some of his books ? I was thinking about purchasing a few, trout bum diary's, standing in a river waving a stick, or death taxes and leaky waders. Is it good reading material ?	shon42073	11	1102	Dec 5, 2007 by Bugger
	Fishing Nets (Preview) Just some info I thought I should pass on.? About a year ago I was looking for a new net.? Most of the ones that were the right size were way too expensive.? I found a company that made handcrafted nets in Maine.? Their prices were much more reasonable than others that I had seen.? I've had the net for ab...	JT	1	1168	Mar 14, 2007 by Daara
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