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How We Test Fly Rods

At Flylords, one of the topics we cover frequently is new gear. Our goal with gear coverage is to test new products on the...
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Gear

Winston Air 2 Fly Rod: A Long Haul Review

The Long Haul review series is crafted to give you an honest, in-depth look at how products perform over time. After the marketing hype...
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Gear

The Drift: Are Fly Rod Warranties Worth It?

While working in a fly shop once, an angler came in with a broken rod that he needed help sending in for warranty work....
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Gear

Fly Fishing 101: How To Choose Your First Fly Rod

Walk into any fly shop, or browse around online, and you'll quickly realize there are more fly rod choices out there than questionable food...
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Gear

Best Saltwater Fly Rods of 2026

Fly rods, no matter the context, are a highly subjective topic to discuss. In a day and age where there are countless high-quality options...
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Gear

Redington, Sage Announce New Products

Redington and Sage, two of the brands under the Far Bank parent company, announced new product releases this week. A handful of new rods...
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Gear

Are Fly Rods Really More Expensive These Days?

Modern fly rods are just too expensive. They're not worth $1,000, and anyone spending that kind of cash on one should also take a...
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Gear

The Best Beginner Fly Rods of 2026

There are about a million fly rods on the market. When you're just getting into this sport, picking beginner fly rods can make you...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

Is the New Orvis Recon the Best Rod for the Money?...

Orvis just announced the newest addition to its fly rod lineup, the redesigned Recon series. Since the release of the first Recon back in...
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