Monday, July 23, 2012
Yo Boo Boo, These Fools Stole Our Pick-A-Nick Basket
This guy snuck up on us while chilling out in a camp site waiting for the evening bite. Apparently he'd fallen off the wagon as he drank everyone of our open beers before heading off in search of his next six pack... now I realize why Yogi was always in search of that Pick-A-Nick Basket. The damn thing was full of barley pops!
Friday, July 20, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Sage Circa
The newest twig in the Sage lineup "The Circa". According to Sage the rod will hit stores August-September of 2012.
“My goal for this rod was to apply the performance advantages of modern materials on a very sleek, slender shaft that would load down in the hand for a fishing tempo like glass, or bamboo while providing the crucial need for accuracy.” Notes Sage Chief Fly Rod Designer, Jerry Siem. “The CIRCA is a rod that, once it’s in your hands, enables you to improve as an angler by identifying where, why and how you can put a fly on the water. The CIRCA is definitely going to bring new life into the sport of trout fishing.”
Read the full story here.
“My goal for this rod was to apply the performance advantages of modern materials on a very sleek, slender shaft that would load down in the hand for a fishing tempo like glass, or bamboo while providing the crucial need for accuracy.” Notes Sage Chief Fly Rod Designer, Jerry Siem. “The CIRCA is a rod that, once it’s in your hands, enables you to improve as an angler by identifying where, why and how you can put a fly on the water. The CIRCA is definitely going to bring new life into the sport of trout fishing.”
Read the full story here.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Patagonia Stealth Atom Sling... The Full Monty
Finally, I say finally, I'm going to give my long overdue review of the Stealth Atom Sling. I have to start by saying that I know some of you may have been holding your breath, anxiously awaiting this review so that you can run to the nearest shop and buy your very own Stealth Atom Sling. For this I would like to apologize. I am a procrastinator by nature, but also in my defense I have been super busy with all of life's little pleasures. None of which involve fishing. Before sitting down to write this, I glanced at the calendar just to see when the last time I was on the water was (yes I write that crap down). It saddened me a bit to know that June 6th was the last time the 'ole fly rod had been strung.
Anyway since my initial review I've had a chance to use the pack a good deal. So far after banging it through the rodo the pack has held up well. The nylon dwr coated exterior is easy to clean and after being trapped in a monsoon on one occasion the pack kept the contents on the inside dry as well. Obviously at only 427 cu in you wont be able to store quite the gear you would in other packs, but I was able to get two large Fishpond fly boxes along with my Ciff's Days Worth, and leader wallet in the main pocket, and plenty of necessities in the front molded fly box pocket. I dig the color as well. When I am fishing this pack I'm usually fishing wild water and I prefer not to carry items that make me look like I just stepped off Bourbon Street. My only beef again, is that the strap goes over your right shoulder, and if your a righty like myself the strap will try and slide on occasion when casting. Overall I like the pack and will definitely keep it in the rotation. In my opinion it's a niche pack, and not one you would buy for all of your fishing needs. I realize I'm no Siskel and Ebert but I hope this helps some of you with your buying decision. Especially FLY reader Ryan... wherever he may be out in cyber land.
J
Anyway since my initial review I've had a chance to use the pack a good deal. So far after banging it through the rodo the pack has held up well. The nylon dwr coated exterior is easy to clean and after being trapped in a monsoon on one occasion the pack kept the contents on the inside dry as well. Obviously at only 427 cu in you wont be able to store quite the gear you would in other packs, but I was able to get two large Fishpond fly boxes along with my Ciff's Days Worth, and leader wallet in the main pocket, and plenty of necessities in the front molded fly box pocket. I dig the color as well. When I am fishing this pack I'm usually fishing wild water and I prefer not to carry items that make me look like I just stepped off Bourbon Street. My only beef again, is that the strap goes over your right shoulder, and if your a righty like myself the strap will try and slide on occasion when casting. Overall I like the pack and will definitely keep it in the rotation. In my opinion it's a niche pack, and not one you would buy for all of your fishing needs. I realize I'm no Siskel and Ebert but I hope this helps some of you with your buying decision. Especially FLY reader Ryan... wherever he may be out in cyber land.
J
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