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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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Gear

The Best Trout Spey Rods of 2026

Trout spey is all the rage nowadays among anglers, offering a more tame version than traditional spey rods, scaled down for trout rivers. The...
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Gear Review

Orvis Helios D Big Game—Tested and Reviewed

The Helios family has been a flagship model for Orvis since the creation of the original ZG Helios. Over the years, I've owned and...
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Fly Fishing

How to Choose the Right Fly Rod In Every Situation

You wouldn't use a Zebco on a tuna, just as you wouldn't use a 4-weight on a tarpon. Any way you put it, there...
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