I’m not sold on the value of rubber-soled wading boots, even the newest Vibram ones. I still buy felt-soled boots because I recognize that the boot material itself can contain water, and thus I think “ecologically conscious” rubber soles really amount to security theater, like the TSA. Moreover, despite what …
This thing sort of falls into the category of ‘Stupid Pet Tricks’ for your drift boat. Vedavoo started making these ultra-swank drink coozies as party favors a couple years back. Initially they weren’t for sale, but after wild demand, they realized they had a hot ticket on their hands. They’re …
NOTE: The Ten Tips Series is an ongoing project which builds upon past installments. This explanation is intended for anglers who are already familiar with the basics of fly fishing, and advanced terminology may not be explained here. For more details, check past articles and postings on this site, or …
Turkey hunting is awesome, except when it is miserably hot outside. Which, down South, is about half the season. The worst days …
Fly line backing is not sexy (usually). It’s pretty basic stuff: a thin strand of braided Dacron or similar polyester product, meant …
Season Eleven, Episode Eleven: Hunt, Gather, Cook with Hank Shaw 33:55 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Hank Shaw is …
Season Eleven, Episode Ten: Flats Boat Masterclass with Chris Morejohn 33:08 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Chris Morejohn was one …
Season Eleven, Episode Nine: Bull Trout with Derek Olthuis 30:31 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Photographer, author and guide Derek Olthuis shares …
Season Eleven, Episode Eight: Inside the Fly Fisher’s Studio with Steve Zahn 29:20 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Actor Steve …
Season Eleven, Episode Seven: Slovenian Marble Trout with Matt Calderaro 31:03 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Matt Calderaro of Soca …
Fly Rod & Reel Magazine has partnered with Thomas & Thomas and is sending a 9-foot 7-weight Solar rod around the …
Season Eleven, Episode Six: Ancient Stripers with Garner Reid 33:35 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Etowah River, Georgia guide Garner …
You’ve got to hand it to the marketing people, because “Ninja Suit” is exactly what this thing ought to be called. Basically …
Season Eleven, Episode Five: Mongolia with Dan Vermillion 32:19 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Dan Vermillion is one of …
Here’s a weird stocking stuffer idea for Christmas: the Yeti Yerba Mate kit! It’s an off-menu combo item, if you will, but it …
Season Eleven, Episode Four: Restoration with Mike Sprague 28:15 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Mike Sprague runs Trout Headwaters, Inc., a …
Season Eleven, Episode Three: Drone Tech with Ryan Chuckel 36:14 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Go Pro’s Ryan Chuckel …
Season Eleven, Episode Two: Patagonia with Justin Witt 31:26 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Justin Witt is the founder …
It’s a lanyard. Little kids make them at Sunday School; ultimately it isn’t that different from a string, right? Sure, all of …
There are approximately one million different flasks on the market, and they all have the same problem: the opening is too small. …
American-made, time-tested, the Woodman’s Pal ($75) hearkens back to an earlier age. Its steel is thick and will hold an edge through …
Season Eleven, Episode One: All the Trout in the World with Chris Newton 32:03 (Click below to download, or subscribe on iTunes.) MP3 | iTunes | RSS Kicking off …
S tanding on the prow of a 12-foot-long johnboat, wielding a trident and a waterproof car headlight (both on long poles), I …
A friend once “punked” me by yanking on my fly line. It was a crisp February morning just before dawn, and we …
OUT WEST, the summer months are high season. In June, July, and even August, you want to be on the Madison or …
