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Trout Rods

The Drift: The Staff of Moses

I've always wanted to own an 8'6" 4-weight Winston BIIt. It's the rod nicknamed the "Staff of Moses," heralded as the best 4-weight from...

Long Haul Review: Winston TMF Fly Rod

Long Haul Reviews are written to give you in-depth, firsthand knowledge of how a product fares over time. While initial reviews and testing for...

How Well Does the Reyr Collapsible Fly Rod Work?

If you’re anything like me, some of your fly fishing gear permanently lives in your car, ready to go when the water calls. This...

Scott Fly Rod Company Announces GT Series Fly Rods

Scott Fly Rod Company has been building rods right in Montrose, Colorado, for over 45 years. From fast-action saltwater rods to delicate dry fly...

Gear Review: Orvis Superfine Graphite Fly Rod

I have a confession to make: I've never fished a slower-action Orvis rod that I fell in love with. From their glass rods to...

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...

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...

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....

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...