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8 posts tagged "fly rods".
Gear ReviewBoth fish nymphs and both run ~10 feet — but a euro rod and an indicator-nymph rod are built for opposite jobs. How they differ, when to fish each, and why I went euro-primary.
Gear ReviewThe honest 1-rod, 2-rod, and 3-rod trout quiver logic, what each adds, then my five-rod pile as the cautionary tale — a practical guide for tailwater and small-stream anglers.
Gear ReviewWhat fly rod action actually means — where a rod bends, how fast it recovers, and which action (fast, medium, or slow) is right for your fishing and your casting.
Gear ReviewWhat I fish on the South Platte and why each rod earns its spot — plus the hand-built Sweetgrass cane I'm adding to the quiver this fall.
Field NotesThe Diamondback Gen IV 10'7" 3wt is my euro nymphing rod on the South Platte. Why it's the best contact nymph rod I've fished and what it did to my catch.
Field NotesThe Redington Vice 9'6" 7wt is my October streamer rod — and the most affordable in my quiver. Honest take on what $279 buys you for streamer fishing.
Field NotesThe Scott F Series 7'2" 3wt is a five-piece E-glass rod built for small creeks. Here's why I carry it for blue line fishing and what graphite can't match.
Gear ReviewWinston Pure 2 review: $995, medium action, NanoParticle graphite. Built in Twin Bridges, Montana for technical dry fly fishing where presentation matters.