Best Fly Rods
Written by admin on February 21, 2010 – 10:08 pm -A look at the best fly rods as listed in the IGFA World Record Book There are many ways to judge a fly rod. Brian Milne, with About.com has chosen to judge fly rods based on the number IGFA records were set using the equipment. The best fly rods as used by the record holders in the 2007 World Record Game Fishes book, according to the International Game Fish Association: 1. Sage (75 world records)strong> In a "think green" move, Sage has recently downsized its print catalog and is focusing more of its resources on its Web site, where you can find a new rod along with helpful resources like a cast analyzer. www.sageflyfish.com 2. G Loomis (24) This year is the 25th anniversary of G Loomis. As part of the anniversary celebration, its Web site... more
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Best Fly Reels
Written by admin on February 6, 2010 – 4:55 pm -Best Fly Reels - Top 10 Fly Reel Makers Best fly reels as listed by IFGA Below fly reels are rated by the number of IFGA records held using a particular reel. This is one of many criteria that can be used to determine the quality of a reel. It is the criteria used by Brian Milne writing for About.com. You will read other posts evaluating reels and other tackle using other criteria. The top 10 fly fishing reel brands used by the record holders in the 2007 World Record Game Fishes book, as listed by the International Game Fish Association: 1. Abel (56 world records) Abel's mission statement is to design and build the best, most dependable gear in the world and give world class customer service. www.abelreels.com 2. Tibor (50) Self-proclaimed... more
Tags: Abel fly reel, Fin-Nor fly reel, fly fishing tackle, fly reels, Lamson fly reel, Loop fly reel
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How to Catch Great Lakes Winter Steelhead
Written by admin on January 23, 2010 – 4:34 am -by Matt Supinski Have you been consumed by the junkie-like craving of a steelhead hook-up? Once stricken by this malady, you will tolerate blistering wind chills, lake effect snow squalls, closed thruways and eating in greasy spoons. And why not? Steelhead are the only freshwater game fish that will strike a fly savagely in 33°F water, leap relentlessly like a tarpon, make blistering bullish runs, and test every fly-fishing skill you possess. This world-class fly fishing offers rainbow trout bigger than you can catch in Alaska. You can find it within the city limits of cities like Cleveland or Rochester or Grand Rapids. You can find it in rugged northern rivers that drain into Lake Superior. Although there are hundreds of great steelhead streams... more
Tags: Fly Fishing, fly fishing tackle, fly fishing technique, fly fishing tips, fly reels, fly rods, nymphs, winter fly fishing
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