ShareThe era of fast action fly rods really began with Sage some 25 years ago. Now, the company has launched a new era of slower but incredibly accurate rods. The Sage Circa sets a new rhythm for fly casters. Since the mid-1980s, the Bainbridge Island company has moved the world for fly fishing progressively forward [Continued...]
Share When gearing up for a hiking adventure, savvy backpackers know that finding gear that does double duty helps trim off a lot of pack weight. A great new brand from Washington state took that idea and created a brilliant new two-in-one product for hikers who like to enjoy angling during their adventures. The Fikkes Fly [Continued...]
ShareBank anglers frequently envy the ability of boaters to cover more water during their angling adventures. But they never envy them the hassle of having to trailer and tow those vessels to and from the lakes and rivers. Personal-sized water craft make it possible for those of us who primarily wade-fish to get out on [Continued...]
ShareWhen June rain squalls hit the western Cascade foothills, they tend to hit hard. Standing in the high, cold waters of the Tilton River I noticed the partially sunny day had turned dark. Looking upstream, black clouds dropped curtains of rain across the river valley and it was drifting quickly toward me. Stepping up on [Continued...]
ShareOur testers fell in love with the waterproof, shock-proof Pentax Optio WG-1 last year, and the upgrades to the new Optio WG-2 proved wonderful improvements that made that great camera better. (see the WG-1 review here) The new Pentax WG-2 GPS camera offers outdoor enthusiasts the same handy means of documenting their adventures in [Continued...]
ShareAfter examining an array of rods and reels, our testers identified two standouts in the ‘entry level’ class. We’ve already discussed the excellence of the Redington Voyant outfit. Of at least equal – and more than one of the test team deemed it to be better – quality is the new Orvis Clearwater II Combo [Continued...]
ShareIt’s never been easier, or more affordable, to learn to fly fish. Manufacturers of quality fly fishing gear have recognized the need to offer high quality gear at affordable prices, even as they refine and improve their high-end offerings. We’ll be looking at a range of this new gear in the coming weeks and we [Continued...]
Share(First published in Seattle Times NW Weekend March 18, 2010) The general outdoor industry realized several years ago that women get out and hike, bike, camp and climb. As a result, gear makers began producing products designed for women. More recently, the fishing industry realized that women also like to get out and fish and, [Continued...]
ShareIt was like a week-long flashback. Once again, I joined my brother Jim for some fishing adventures, and once again, he caught two or three fish for every one I netted. But this wasn’t the early-80s, and I was no longer in high school. Rather than Jim and I seeking pan fish and small-mouth bass [Continued...]
