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Trout Rods

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...

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...

Are St. Croix Fly Rods Back? Testing the Flagship Technica and...

St. Croix has built a reputation as a world-class rod company backed by the respect and admiration of anglers worldwide. With over 70 years...
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Gear Lab: Orvis Helios

The fly fishing obsessed has a tendency to become infatuated with gear. While it is true you can catch fish with any gear, the...

Steffen Brothers Glass Review: An Ode to the Classics

If you look at any new rod manufacturer, they tote their rods as the fastest, lightest, and most powerful rods to date. But is...

Gear Review: Hardy Ultralite X Fly Rod

In this gear review, we'll be taking a deep dive into the latest and greatest to come to us from across the pond: the...