Abel Nippers | The On The Water Tool

This year, Abel has been raising the bar. First the release of the Rove in early 2022, and now in mid-2022 they have released their premier nippers. Taking feedback from the previous version and making all the proper adjustments to give you the right tool for the job on the water and at the prepping [...]

Abel Rove | A Replacement For The Super Series

When it comes to fit and finish we all know that Abel sits at the top of the food chain for premium reels. The Rove increases the bar. Design, industry-leading backing capacity and a full caged reel. Right away you will notice a partially ported frame for balance and visual appeal. A visually aesthetic eye-catching [...]

How we make destination boxes / How to build a fly box

How we make destination fly boxes You’ve seen our destination fly boxes, assorted flies suited for popular fly fishing destinations. Since many have asked, you may have wondered how we make these selections. The answer comes down to three factors: guide recommendations, personal experience, and customer experience/feedback. For the flies the guides want, we rely [...]

Three New AirFlo Superflo Lines

Airflo brings in the new year with three new Superflo lines. Airflo's three new Superflo saltwater lines are here and have you covered for any situation the new year brings. After a lot of R&D, Aiflo has released their best series yet - the Super flo series. The Power Taper, Flats Tactical Taper, and Universal [...]

A Look at the New G.loomis NRX+ T2S | Fly Rod Perfection

When it comes to high-performance fast-action fly rods, the G.Loomis NRX+ T2S is top of the list. As mentioned above in the video, this rod is a different beast made for anglers. The T2S (2-piece) replaces the beloved NRX Pro-1 (1-piece). The split sizing two-piece construction (only ferrule way down in the butt section) allowed for [...]

What I Carry In My Wading Hip Pack – Bonefish Setup

The Pack Starting with the pack, the Simms Dry Creek Z is by far my favorite go-to pack. A few main things about the pack, it's fully submersible with Simms TruZip zipper which is one of my favorite things over any other pack. The lightweight simplistic design of this pack makes loading it and throwing [...]

Product Spotlight | Simms Flyweight Pliers

In the video above, we take a look at the all-new Simms Flyweight Pliers. These ergonomic pliers are going to be perfect for freshwater or saltwater inshore anglers. The Anodized aluminum body with stainless steel jaws and cutters make them extremely durable, made to last a lifetime. The unique ergonomic grip feels incredible in the [...]

Waterworks-Lamson Cobalt Fly Rod Review

The Waterworks-Lamson Cobalt is fit for a more relaxed casting approach. It loads easily, and it loads quickly. This makes it a favorite of ours for sight fishing, because most sight fishing shots occur at distances between 30-50ft, not a very long cast. So you have to be able to land your fly with a [...]

What To Do If Your Welded Loop Breaks | The Better Connection

Fly line to butt section of leader is an extremely important connection. Almost all the new fly lines come standard with pre-welded loops that look like this: Although these welded loops connected to a perfection loop test out just as strong as an albright knot, stuff happens on the water and you can be left [...]

Sage Sonic Review

Sage Sonic's nitty-gritty casting performance, the all-around workhorse. We are going to be focusing on the 9Ft 5 weight, the “bread and butter” trout outfit. Let's just jump straight into the casting performance of this rod and how it feels at different distances. This review is done with Cortland Ultralight fly line for all the [...]