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Gear Review: Winston Air 2 Reach Fly Rod

I greet any new Winston rod with equal parts anticipation and dread. I'm excited to see what the team in Twin Bridges has cooked...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

The Drift: Best Graphite Fly Rods I’ve Ever Fished

Putting together a list like this is asking for trouble. The folks who agree with me will, of course, be happy to see their...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

Sage R8 Core Fly Rod: A Long Haul Review

The Long Haul Gear Reviews are designed to give you in-depth, honest feedback on the gear that we've used and abused for more than...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

St. Croix Technica Field Test

A few years ago, St. Croix phased out its fly rods to the dismay of discerning shoppers who value American-made performance at competitive prices....
Flylords -
Gear

Winston Releases AIR 2 Reach Rods

The R.L. Winston Rod Co. recently released its newest lineup of fly rods. These new rods are part of the AIR 2 family, which...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

The Best Tarpon Fly Rods, Tested and Reviewed

There are few fish as harsh on gear as tarpon. Blistering runs, acrobatics, and their sheer determination mean your tackle must be up to...
Max Inchausti -
Gear

The Drift: The Most Versatile Fly Rod

I heard—from a reliable source—that something like 70% of fly rods sold in the U.S. are 9' 5-weights. That makes sense, since the 5-weight...
Spencer Durrant -
Rods

Gear Review: TFO Solution Fly Rod

If you walk into any fly shop and ask for the best rod, someone will hand you a rod with a $1,000 sticker price....
Tripp Nazziola -
Gear

Gear Review: Sage Classic R8

Hating on fast-action fly rods is in vogue these days. I even saw a writer, in one of the industry's biggest magazines, claim that...
Spencer Durrant -
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