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Different Waders for Different Waters Stay cool, mobile, AND dry with the easy access –tried and true hip boot waders! Not every body of water calls for chest waders, and for those of you who (like myself) enjoy prospecting small mountain streams for native brook trout, ditching the chesties can mean more freedom of movement …
Something for the Long Haul A pontoon boat can provide the committed angler with a watercraft that is extremely sturdy, dependable, and able to withstand tougher water conditions than your standard kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Here at Anchor Fly, I’ve reviewed a lot of different boats to fish from, but pontoon boats stand out from …
What’s SUP? Every time I dive into watercraft, it amazes me how far the technology has come in terms of design, materials used, and overall portability. This review is no different, but this time, the point of focus will be on a relatively novel way to get around the larger creeks and rivers of your …
I started fishing with a 5wt rod and a 5wt Martin reel, and it seems that the general consensus on that line weight is that it is introductory. While there is no right or wrong way to start fly fishing, the 5wt rod and reel combo does indeed seem to be the old standard for …
A Little Salt, A Little Salmon 7wt fly rods have numerous applications, and this fact is what makes them so appealing to own. In freshwater, a 7wt can handle most any bass, big bruiser brown trout, and even pike and muskie. In this review I’m doing a deep dive into some fantastic brand’s best offerings …
Something With a Bit of Backbone Although the 5wt seems to be the universal standard for both an introductory and all-purpose fly rod, 6wt rods give the user a bit more power, accuracy, and control without departing too far from the fly fishing norm. Join me as I review some quality rods with a bit …
A Matter of Function and Taste Nymphing (euro and otherwise) has continued to grow in popularity for fly fishers worldwide in the past decades, and for good reason. Simply put, it’s deadly effective and can better your chances at an encounter with a fish when other methods aren’t working. This review is about 4wt fly …
A Whole Lot About Lines In this review, I’m going to dive right into a subject that was very perplexing for me when I first started fly fishing, and that subject is fly line. There are many different styles of fly line for different types of fly fishing, but the focus here will be mainly …
Our “Best Fishing Pliers” guide below will walk you through the top products on the market. Just as a carpenter wouldn’t build a house without a hammer– an angler shouldn’t be without a good pair of fishing pliers. In this new guide you’ll learn: Best saltwater fishing pliers Best fishing pliers overall Best stainless steel …
Shining Brightly Chances are you’ve heard of Moonshine Rod Co. They have an impressive social media presence, and I frequently see their home page in my ‘suggested’ section on more than one social media platform. There’s a lot of positive press around these rods, this company, and its business practices, and in this review, I’m …
Old Reliable! Frogg Togg waders are the most reliable waders out there for the money, period! This company has done a better job than any to make a quality product that is affordable. I’ve worn plenty of different waders during my fly fishing endeavors, and I’m hard on them. Typically I’m the first one through …
Recognizing the Take One of the most effective ways of catching fish on subsurface flies is, nymph fishing with an indicator or dry dropper. Your indicator is much more than a strike detector, perhaps even more importantly it is a drift detector. Having an indicator prominent and riding high gives you info on where your …
The snow and sleet is usually signal that it’s time to sit down at the vise and prepare boxes for the spring, patiently waiting for opening day and the trout that come with it. Personally, I will still occasionally return to the waters that are permitted for winter fishing, but I too use the winter …
Light as a Feather When I first switched to a 5wt fly rod from my ultralight spinning combo, I was amazed at how light and responsive the tip was. Panfishing on my ultralight spinning rod was always fun, and I still enjoy harassing bluegill and yellow perch on tiny spinners and jigs. But, on a …
The first trout that I ever laid hands on was a handsome 12 inch rainbow trout, caught in my stocked, local ‘Fishing Creek’, under the watchful eye of my father at age 8. I was too small yet to accompany my father into the high mountain streams he fished so consistently in his youth, but …
Access = Opportunity The idea of fishing from a boat is usually attractive to the bank-fisherman or chronic wader. I cannot count the number of times when the water swelled high in my hometown, and made wading a dangerous and near impossible endeavor, forcing me to the bank. I would look at the kayak and …
The Tools at Hand A fly fishing lanyard hangs around your neck and allows you quick and direct access to the tools you need and use most. It is a minimalist approach to fly fishing and is most popular in the summer months, when wet wading or for quick day trips. Having the right tools …
The best fishing hats not only help provide warmth and protection from ticks, wind & weather, they allow you to express your unique style…
Into the Cold Christmas music is already incessantly blaring from the local department stores in my small hometown, and has been since the day after Halloween. The water temperature of my local creeks and streams has been on a steady decline, and daylight is in short supply since the changing of the clocks. For most, …
Cold Weather, Colder Water The temperatures are dropping here in Pennsylvania and most of the country, forcing many fly fishers inside to sit at the vise and plan for opening day. Some of us, myself included, will continue to pursue trout where possible, and for most of us, to do this safely and comfortably, means …
Fishing From Empty Sky It is my job to stay abreast of what’s current and interesting in the fly fishing world, and tenkara is gaining popularity, nationally and around the world. This simplistic and unique method of fishing has spread far past its country of origin (Japan) with the help of Daniel Ghalardo, the founder …
Updated on March 26, 2022 Chucking Bugs On the Go Obsession knows no bounds, and I am obsessed with catching fish on the fly. If you’re like me, the chance to wet a line in an unfamiliar body of water is not just a challenge, but an opportunity to come into contact with different species …
Finding a pair of waders in your budget that fit correctly, function correctly, and most importantly, last longer than one season, can be a frustrating and challenging endeavor for all of us. The women I’ve fished and camped with, however, have expressed particular difficulty in finding a pair of waders that are equal parts comfortable …
My Introduction to Bing Smith III I first met Bing (yes, like Bing Crosby) when I started working as a line cook at Lock Haven University. I jumped on the line during dinner, and it was hectic and busy. Management was training me on the job, and as my boss was manning the grill, he …
As fall conditions replace summer, water temperatures begin to drop as well. For those of us willing to brave the colder weather and continue our outdoor pursuits into the winter, neoprene waders are a must. Here you will find reviews of numerous different types of waders produced by a number of different companies so that …
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