Check out Souplefly
We have soft spots in our hearts for smaller companies that do really innovative stuff (SmithFly… Vedavoo…) and this year’s…
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Patagonia Wins Awards, Revamps Waders
Patagonia really kicked it this year with the awards. We particularly liked a couple products: The Women’s River Salt Jacket…
Scientific Anglers adds “AST Plus” slickness additive
Scientific Anglers has come out with a new series of fly lines called “amplitude” ($129.95) that features the new “AST…
Thomas & Thomas is back
We zoned in on two beautiful rod series from Thomas & Thomas—the Avantt for freshwater, and the Exocett for the…
Day 2 From IFTD 2016 – New Product Showcase Awards
Day 2 wrapped up with the IFTD New Product Showcase Awards, and there were a few pleasant, deserved surprises in…
International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Day 1 – Video Recap
Plenty of positive energy at IFTD this year, with more major new product introductions than I can remember in recent…
Bahamas Does the Right Thing: Book Trips Now
Last year, we were all asunder about proposed regulations for flats fishing in the Bahamas that might clamp down on…
Orvis Updates Helios2, Launches Made in USA Reels, Nippers, Pliers
Orvis has a very slick, stealth fighter-looking special edition version of the popular Helios2 that it will start selling in…
Welcome Back G.Loomis
Sure, G.Loomis never really went away, but from my casual observer’s seat in the business of fly fishing, it seems…
Scott Fly Rod Company Introduces “Flex”
Scott Fly Rod Company has introduced “Flex” and this may well be one of the biggest movers in terms of…
Sage X is living up to the hype.
Sage X is living up to the hype. You saw what I said about it earlier in Angling Trade, and…
Simms Unleashes Industry-Leading Gear and Apparel At ICAST/IFTD
From Simms: Not resting on their record-setting performance at the 2015 International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) and International…
Industry Leaders Rally to Support BHA’s ‘Stream Access Now’
From BHA: Access to streams and waterways is the most important factor in public participation in – and the perpetuation…